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Influence of Maternal Prenatal Vitamin D Status on Infant Oral Health

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makers. You have been extremely supportive throughout this entire process and have<br />

provided me with valuable feedback and mentorship.<br />

I would like to thank Dr. Chris Lavelle for his c<strong>on</strong>stant enthusiasm, gentle<br />

prodding, and insight. Had it not been for your encouragement to pursue graduate studies,<br />

I would not have given research much thought. I hope this former dental student <str<strong>on</strong>g>of</str<strong>on</strong>g> yours<br />

has made you proud. Further thanks are extended to Dr. Tate for his help and guidance<br />

with the advanced statistical analyses and methodology and for his <strong>on</strong>e-<strong>on</strong>-<strong>on</strong>e tutorial<br />

sessi<strong>on</strong>s. I also need to thank Dr. Bruce for her encouragement and practical advice.<br />

Additi<strong>on</strong>al words <str<strong>on</strong>g>of</str<strong>on</strong>g> appreciati<strong>on</strong> are extended to my external examiner Dr. R<strong>on</strong>ald<br />

Billings from the University <str<strong>on</strong>g>of</str<strong>on</strong>g> Rochester Medical Centre.<br />

Lastly, this would not have been possible without the support and encouragement<br />

<str<strong>on</strong>g>of</str<strong>on</strong>g> my family.<br />

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