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Electromyographical Assessments of Recommended Neck and Trunk Positions for Dental Hygienists

Margaret F. Lemaster, Kyle J. Kelleran, Maryam Moeini and Daniel M. Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association October 2021, 95 (5) 6-13;
Margaret F. Lemaster
Adjunct professor, School of Dentistry, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
MS, RDH
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Kyle J. Kelleran
Research scientist, Department of Emergency Medicine, University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY, USA.
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Maryam Moeini
Graduate assistant, School of Rehabilitation Sciences;
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Daniel M. Russell
Associate professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences; both at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA.
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