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Comparison of Corded and Cordless Handpieces on Forearm Muscle Activity, Procedure Time and Ease of Use during Simulated Tooth Polishing

Gayle McCombs and Daniel M. Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2014, 88 (6) 386-393;
Gayle McCombs
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