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Research ArticleCritical Issues in Dental Hygiene

Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Dental Hygiene Students Regarding Artificial Intelligence

Michelle Hurlbutt, April M. Turner, Jila Torabi, Fran Soderling and Debi Gerger
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2026, 100 (2) 33-44;
Michelle Hurlbutt
West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program Anaheim, CA, USA
RDH, MSDH, DHSc, FADHA
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April M. Turner
West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program Anaheim, CA, USA
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Jila Torabi
West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program Anaheim, CA, USA
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Fran Soderling
West Coast University Dental Hygiene Program Anaheim, CA, USA
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Debi Gerger
West Coast University Irvine, CA, USA
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