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Oral Care Experiences of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Lauren B. Mirsky, Ellen J. Rogo and JoAnn R. Gurenlian
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2021, 95 (4) 41-50;
Lauren B. Mirsky
Clinician for the Ketchikan Indian Community and a graduate of the Idaho State University Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID, USA.
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Ellen J. Rogo
Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Dental Hygiene at Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID, USA.
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JoAnn R. Gurenlian
Professor and former Graduate Program Director at Idaho State University; Pocatello, ID, USA.
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