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American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has installed Matt Crespin, MPH, RDH, associate director of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and a Dimensions of Dental Hygiene contributor, as the organization’s 2019–2020 president
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Poor Oral Health Linked to 75% Increased Risk of Liver Cancer
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