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The Prevalence of Dental Caries among International Students at U.S. Universities

Karl F. Woodmansey

Citation Information : Woodmansey KF. The Prevalence of Dental Caries among International Students at U.S. Universities. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005; 6 (4):124-135.

DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-4-124

License: CC BY-NC 3.0

Published Online: 01-05-2007

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2005; The Author(s).


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Woodmansey KF. The Prevalence of Dental Caries among International Students at U.S. Universities. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 November;(6)4:124-135.


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