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Teledentistry Knowledge and Attitudes: Perspectives on the role of dental hygienists

Jane A. Weintraub, Leiana R. Edwards, Jennifer L. Brame, Lewis Lampris, B. Alex White, Reuben Adatorwovor and N. Shaun Matthews
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2020, 94 (4) 13-21;
Jane A. Weintraub
DDS, MPH
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Leiana R. Edwards
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Jennifer L. Brame
RDH, MS
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Lewis Lampris
DDS, MPH
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B. Alex White
DDS, DrPH
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Reuben Adatorwovor
PhD
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N. Shaun Matthews
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