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Utilization of Periodontal Risk Assessment Tools in the Clinical Setting: Knowledge, attitudes and practice behaviors of dental hygienists

Linda J. Maciel, Linda D. Boyd, Lori J. Giblin-Scanlon and Jared Vineyard
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2020, 94 (6) 16-24;
Linda J. Maciel
Graduate of the Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Program, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene; MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Linda D. Boyd
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene; MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Lori J. Giblin-Scanlon
Associate Dean for Clinical Programs, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene; MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA.
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Jared Vineyard
Adjunct faculty teaching associate, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene; MCPHS University, Boston, MA, USA.
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