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Variations in Periodontal Diagnosis Among Clinicians: dental hygienists' experiences and perceived barriers

Kelly E. French, Kristeen R. Perry, Linda D. Boyd and Lori J. Giblin-Scanlon
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2018, 92 (3) 23-30;
Kelly E. French
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Kristeen R. Perry
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Linda D. Boyd
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Lori J. Giblin-Scanlon
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