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Oral Health Status of Independent Older Adults in Texas: An observational study comparing urban and rural areas

Julie L. Martin, Linda D. Boyd, Helena Tapias-Perdigón and Lisa M. LaSpina
American Dental Hygienists' Association October 2017, 91 (5) 40-47;
Julie L. Martin
RDH, MS, MPH
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Linda D. Boyd
RDH, RD, EdD
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Helena Tapias-Perdigón
DDS, MS
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Lisa M. LaSpina
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