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Impact of Ergonomic Training on Posture Utilizing Photography and Self-assessments among Dental Hygiene Students and Practitioners

Brian B. Partido and Rebecca Henderson
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2021, 95 (3) 33-41;

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