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Comparative Effectiveness of Toothbrushing, Flossing and Mouthrinse Regimens on Plaque and Gingivitis: A 12-week virtually supervised clinical trial

Jeffery Milleman, Mary Lynn Bosma, James A. McGuire, Anusha Sunkara, Kathleen McAdoo, Alicia DelSasso, Kaylie Wills and Kimberly Milleman
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2022, 96 (3) 21-34;

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Comparative Effectiveness of Toothbrushing, Flossing and Mouthrinse Regimens on Plaque and Gingivitis: A 12-week virtually supervised clinical trial
Jeffery Milleman, Mary Lynn Bosma, James A. McGuire, Anusha Sunkara, Kathleen McAdoo, Alicia DelSasso, Kaylie Wills, Kimberly Milleman
American Dental Hygienists' Association Jun 2022, 96 (3) 21-34;
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