Definition: Persons trained in an accredited school or dental college and licensed by the state in which they reside to provide dental prophylaxis under the direction of a licensed dentist.
trained in accredited schools & licensed to practice DENTAL PROPHYLAXIS (see note there) under a licensed dentist; DF: DENT HYGIENISTS
Other names Dental Hygienist; Hygienists, Dental; Hygienist, Dental