Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
3,913,634,026 visitors served.
forum Join the Word of the Day Mailing List For webmasters
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

hygienist
(redirected from hygienists)

    Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus 0.01 sec.
hygienist /hy·gien·ist/ (hi-jen´ist) (hi″je-en´ist) a specialist in hygiene.
dental hygienist  an auxiliary member of the dental profession, trained in the art of removing calcareous deposits and stains from surfaces of teeth and in providing additional services and information on prevention of oral disease.
hygienist
[hī′jənist, hījē′nist]
Etymology: Gk, Hygieia
one who practices the principles and laws of hygiene.
hygienist [hi´jen-ist]
a specialist in hygiene.
dental hygienist a dental health specialist whose primary concern is nonsurgical periodontal therapy, maintenance of dental health, and prevention of oral disease. Patient education in proper brushing and interdental cleaning (such as with floss or a water jet) is also a major responsibility of the dental hygienist. In most states the dental hygienist must work under the general supervision of a licensed dentist.

The minimum education required for dental hygienist licensure is two academic years of college in an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate's degree and a certificate in dental hygiene. Dental hygiene is also offered in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The registered dental hygienist (RDH) must have successfully completed the written and practical examinations required by the state in which he or she wishes to practice.

Dental hygienists may be members of their professional organization, the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), whose address is 444 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3400, Chicago, IL 60611.
hygienist
a specialist in hygiene.
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link 		Feedback
Add definition
Mentioned in?  References in periodicals archive?   Medical browser?   Full browser?
 
Good hygienists are not a dime a dozen, they are a rare breed who really care about teeth.
What to Expect...from a Decent Dental Hygienist by Yodle Local / General interest community
Arkansas HB 1367 Signed 2/20/09 This bill allows dental hygienists to provide dental hygiene services in correctional facilities under general supervision if the patient has been examined by a dentist.
Bills relating to dental hygiene signed into law, July 2008 through ... by Access
Some hygienists will solve this problem by working only a few days a week or by splitting their time between a few different agencies.
Dental Hygienist Jobs and How to Get Them by Kenneth Echie / Jobs and Careers community
 
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Terms of Use | Privacy policy | Feedback | Advertise with Us | Copyright © 2012 Farlex, Inc.
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.