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Inter-Rater Reliability of the Mallampati Classification for Patients in a Dental Hygiene Clinic

Diane P. Kandray, Debbie Juruaz, Mary Yacovone and G. Andy Chang
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2013, 87 (3) 134-139;
Diane P. Kandray
RDH, MEd
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Debbie Juruaz
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Mary Yacovone
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G. Andy Chang
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