Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 92-93 , June 2005

Periodontal disease may cause acute ischemic stroke

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00057-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.04.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 92-93 , June 2005

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