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Hygienist

Meaning: Dental professional who cleans teeth, removes deposits and teaches patients how to prevent gum disease.

In practice: The hygienist showed him how to use interdental brushes properly.

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Which word means: Rare congenital condition in which all teeth fail to develop, often linked to ectodermal dysplasia.

Which word means: Pointed or rounded raised projection on the chewing surface of a tooth.

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