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Comparison of two Manual Toothbrushes in Effectiveness of Plaque Removal: A pilot study

Ruth E. Conn, Donna Warren-Morris, Thomas J. Prihoda, Beatriz M. Hicks and Emelda E. Hernandez
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2017, 91 (2) 32-39;
Ruth E. Conn
RDH; MSDH
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Donna Warren-Morris
RDH, MEd
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Thomas J. Prihoda
PhD
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Beatriz M. Hicks
RDH, MA
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Emelda E. Hernandez
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