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Dental Hygienists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Comfort Level in Treating Patients with Dental Anxiety

Lauren Kanzigg, Ceib L. Phillips, Margot B. Stein, Lynne C. Hunt and Rebecca S. Wilder
American Dental Hygienists' Association October 2018, 92 (5) 30-37;
Lauren Kanzigg
RDH, MS
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Ceib L. Phillips
PhD
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Margot B. Stein
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Lynne C. Hunt
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Rebecca S. Wilder
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