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Two Teledentistry Models for the Provision of Essential Oral Health Care Services in Rural School Settings

Marcia M. Ward, Divya Bhagianadh, Fred Ullrich, Kimberly A.S. Merchant, Christopher L. Meyer, Sarah Wovcha and Erianna Reyelt
American Dental Hygienists' Association December 2022, 96 (6) 43-49;
Marcia M. Ward
Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
PhD
Roles: Professor
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Divya Bhagianadh
Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
MPH, PhD
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Fred Ullrich
Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Roles: Program director
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Kimberly A.S. Merchant
Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
MA
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Christopher L. Meyer
Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, WI, USA.
Roles: Director of Telehealth
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Sarah Wovcha
Children’s Dental Services, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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Erianna Reyelt
Children’s Dental Services, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
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