Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159 , September 2005

Oral health–related quality of life is often poor among patients seeking third molar surgery

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00100-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.06.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 3 , Pages 158-159 , September 2005