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Endoscopic vs. Tactile Evaluation of Subgingival Calculus

Joy B. Osborn, Patricia A. Lenton, Scott A. Lunos and Christine M. Blue
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2014, 88 (4) 229-236;
Joy B. Osborn
RDH, MA
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Scott A. Lunos
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Christine M. Blue
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