Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 279-282 , December 2004

Periodontal referrals show more severe periodontal disease and higher numbers of missing teeth from 1980 to 2000

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PII: S1532-3382(04)00120-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2004.10.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 4, Issue 4 , Pages 279-282 , December 2004

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