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Reducing the Risks for Musculoskeletal Disorders Utilizing Self-Assessment and Photography among Dentists and Dental Hygienists

Brian B. Partido and Rebecca Henderson
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2021, 95 (2) 36-41;
Brian B. Partido
Executive Director, Dental Programs, Seattle Central College, Seattle, WA, USA, and former faculty member at The Ohio State University;
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Rebecca Henderson
Assistant professor, Division of Dental Hygiene, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA.
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