Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 122-126 , September 2003

Individual patient data: A criterion in grading articles dealing with therapy outcomes

  • Michele Nieri, DDS

      Affiliations

    • A private practice, Florence, Italy
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  • Carlo Clauser, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Accademia Toscana Ricerca Odontostomatologica (ATRO), Florence, Italy
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  • Umberto Pagliaro, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private practice, Campi Bisenzio, Italy
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  • Giovanpaolo PiniPrato, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dental School, University of Florence, Italy

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PII: S1532-3382(03)00070-8

doi: 10.1016/S1532-3382(03)00070-8

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 3, Issue 3 , Pages 122-126 , September 2003

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