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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tissues: A Comprehensive Review for Oral Healthcare Providers

Samer A. Bsoul, Geza T. Terezhalmy, Michaell A. Huber

Citation Information : Bsoul SA, Terezhalmy GT, Huber MA. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tissues: A Comprehensive Review for Oral Healthcare Providers. J Contemp Dent Pract 2005; 6 (4):1-16.

DOI: 10.5005/jcdp-6-4-1

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Published Online: 01-03-2007

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Bsoul SA, Huber MA, Terezhalmy GT. Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oral Tissues: A Comprehensive Review for Oral Healthcare Providers J Contemp Dent Pract 2005 November;(6)4:001-016.


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