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dental hygiene Definition

dental hygiene

noun

the study and practice of procedures designed to maintain oral health, specif. those concerned with polishing teeth and removing tartar

dental hygiene Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • poor: Fluoridation does not address the real causes of tooth decay - poor dental hygiene and excessive refined sugar consumption.
  • proper: Combines live action with classic Disney animation to illustrate proper dental hygiene for young audiences.