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Patients’ Fear, Stress, and Anxiety Toward Attending Dental Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nguyet T. Nguyen, Linda D. Boyd, Uhlee Oh and Jared Vineyard
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2022, 96 (6) 15-23;

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Nguyet T. Nguyen, Linda D. Boyd, Uhlee Oh, Jared Vineyard
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