Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 86-89 , March 2004

The Use of Evidence in Product Development

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2004.02.022

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 86-89 , March 2004

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