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Unicystic Ameloblastoma: A case report

Harley Christensen, Mattie Hadley, Taryn Chapman, Katelyn Hickok and JoAnn R. Gurenlian
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2026, 100 (3) 75-81;
Harley Christensen
Department of Dental Hygiene Idaho State University Pocatello, ID, USA
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Mattie Hadley
Department of Dental Hygiene Idaho State University Pocatello, ID, USA
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Taryn Chapman
Department of Dental Hygiene Idaho State University Pocatello, ID, USA
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Katelyn Hickok
Department of Dental Hygiene Idaho State University Pocatello, ID, USA
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JoAnn R. Gurenlian
Director of Education, Research and Advocacy American Dental Hygienists’ Association Chicago, IL, USA
Professor Emerita, Department of Dental Hygiene Idaho State University Pocatello, ID, USA
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