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A Narrative Review of the Utilization of Motivational Interviewing for Nutritional Counseling in Dentistry

Heather Anderson, Danielle Rulli, Julie D. Sutton, Nicole Theis-Mahon and Michelle C. Arnett
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2025, 99 (3) 38-50;

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Heather Anderson, Danielle Rulli, Julie D. Sutton, Nicole Theis-Mahon, Michelle C. Arnett
American Dental Hygienists' Association Jun 2025, 99 (3) 38-50;
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