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Focal Abscess: Description of a clinical case

Alexis M. Troy, Leciel K. Bono and JoAnn R. Gurenlian
American Dental Hygienists' Association April 2023, 97 (2) 39-44;
Alexis M. Troy
Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
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Leciel K. Bono
Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
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JoAnn R. Gurenlian
American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Chicago IL, USA
Department of Dental Hygiene, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID, USA
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