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Resin Infiltration Therapy: A micro–invasive treatment approach for white spot lesions

Danielle N. Allen, Courtney M. Fine, Malorie N. Newton, Faizan Kabani, Kathleen B. Muzzin and Kayla M. Reed
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2021, 95 (6) 31-35;
Danielle N. Allen
Conducted this review of the literature while students at the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and are currently clinicians in private practice.
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Courtney M. Fine
Conducted this review of the literature while students at the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and are currently clinicians in private practice.
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Malorie N. Newton
Conducted this review of the literature while students at the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, and are currently clinicians in private practice.
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Faizan Kabani
Assistant professor and the Assistant Director for Diversity and Faculty Development at the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Kathleen B. Muzzin
Clinical professor emerita of dental hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA.
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Kayla M. Reed
Clinical assistant professor in the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene, Texas A&M College of Dentistry, Dallas, TX, USA.
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