Behavior
dental hygiene
den·tal hy·giene
Subclass of:
Preventive Dentistry; Hygiene
Definitions related to dental hygiene:
  • (oral hygiene) The practice of keeping the mouth, teeth, and gums clean and healthy to prevent disease, as by regular brushing and flossing and visits to a dentist.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (oral hygiene) The practice of personal hygiene of the mouth. It includes the maintenance of oral cleanliness, tissue tone, and general preservation of oral health.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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