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Repetitive Coronal Polishing Yields Minimal Enamel Loss

Sandra D. Pence, Doyle A. Chambers, Ian G. van Tets, Randall C. Wolf and David C. Pfeiffer
American Dental Hygienists' Association September 2011, 85 (4) 348-357;
Sandra D. Pence
MS, RDH
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Doyle A. Chambers
DMD
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Ian G. van Tets
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Randall C. Wolf
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