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  2. Dental hygienist - Wikipedia

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    A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.

  3. American Dental Hygienists' Association - Wikipedia

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    The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is the largest national United States organization representing the professional interests of more than 185,000 dental hygienists across the country. Dental hygienists are preventive oral health professionals, licensed in dental hygiene, who provide educational, clinical and therapeutic ...

  4. Alfred Fones - Wikipedia

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    Fones created the name "dental hygienist" and in 1913 established the first school of dental hygiene. [1] Fone's father was mayor of Bridgeport from 1886 to 1888 and was also a practicing dentist, becoming the first "dental commissioner" for the City of Bridgeport. Alfred Fones graduated from the New York College of Dentistry in 1890.

  5. What Happens During Your Professional Dental Cleaning

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    Your dental hygienist can get deep between your teeth and locate any potential trouble spots where you might bleed at the gums. This might seem pointless if you floss at home, but having a ...

  6. Disadvantages and Advantages of Deep Cleaning Teeth - Healthline

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    Disadvantages of deep cleaning teeth include: can cause nerve damage. doesn’t guarantee the reattachment of your gums to your teeth. may cause your gums to recede. possible infection if you have ...

  7. How Regularly Should You Get Your Teeth Cleaned? - Healthline

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    The American Dental Association recommends visiting a dentist “regularly” for a cleaning. For some people, the best frequency will be every 6 months or so. If you are at a higher risk for gum ...

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