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Efficacy of a Prototype Solution to Facilitate the Removal of Supragingival Dental Calculus: A proof of concept study

Miranda A. Drake, Scott A. Lunos and Christine M. Blue
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2020, 94 (6) 25-32;
Miranda A. Drake
Clinical associate professor and interim division director, Division of Dental Hygiene, Department of Primary Dental Care, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Scott A. Lunos
Biostatistician in the Biostatistical Design and Analysis Center, Clinical and Translational Science Institute, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Christine M. Blue
Associate professor, Department of Primary Dental Care, and the Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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