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Trauma-Informed Care in Oral Health Care: The role of dental hygienists

Lisa J. Heaton and Hannah J. Cheung
American Dental Hygienists' Association August 2024, 98 (4) 50-55;
Lisa J. Heaton
Science Writer, Analytics and Data Insights, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, Boston, MA, USA
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