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Utilization of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) as an Assessment for Clinical Competency and Licensure: A survey of dental hygiene director’s knowledge and attitudes

Valerie K. Nieto, Iwonka Eagle, Samantha Mishler and Danielle Rulli
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2020, 94 (6) 65-71;

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Utilization of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE) as an Assessment for Clinical Competency and Licensure: A survey of dental hygiene director’s knowledge and attitudes
Valerie K. Nieto, Iwonka Eagle, Samantha Mishler, Danielle Rulli
American Dental Hygienists' Association Dec 2020, 94 (6) 65-71;
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