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Oral Care for Pregnant Patients: A Survey of Dental Hygienists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice

Stacey A. Schramm, Mary E. Jacks, Thomas J. Prihoda, Martha J. McComas and Emelda E. Hernandez
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2016, 90 (2) 121-127;
Stacey A. Schramm
RDH, BS, MSDH
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Mary E. Jacks
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Thomas J. Prihoda
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Martha J. McComas
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Emelda E. Hernandez
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