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The Effect of Mobile Text Messages and a Novel Floss Holder on Gingival Health: A randomized control trial

Mário-Rui Araújo, Maria-João Alvarez and Cristina A Godinho
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2020, 94 (4) 29-38;
Mário-Rui Araújo
M. Psych, BSDH
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Cristina A Godinho
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