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The Impact of Community Rotations on the Cultural Competence of Dental Hygiene Students in the State of Texas

Rita A. Classe-Cutrone, Ann L. McCann, Patricia R. Campbell, Janice P. DeWald and Emet D. Schneiderman
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2017, 91 (3) 22-30;
Rita A. Classe-Cutrone
RDH, MS
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Ann L. McCann
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Patricia R. Campbell
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Janice P. DeWald
BSDH, DDS, MS
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Emet D. Schneiderman
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