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Assessing Evidence-Based Practice Knowledge, Attitudes, Access and Confidence Among Dental Hygiene Educators

Jennifer L. Stanley, Carrie L. Hanson, Christopher J. Van Ness and Lorie Holt
American Dental Hygienists' Association October 2015, 89 (5) 321-329;
Jennifer L. Stanley
RDH, MS
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Carrie L. Hanson
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Christopher J. Van Ness
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Lorie Holt
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