Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 85-89 , March 2006

The Role of Evidence in Formulating Public Health Programs to Prevent Oral Disease and Promote Oral Health in the United States

  • Barbara F. Gooch, DMD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control Prevention, and
    • ,
  • Susan O. Griffin, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Division of Oral Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control Prevention, and
    • ,
  • Dolores M. Malvitz, DrPH

      Affiliations

    • Public Health Consultant, Atlanta, GA

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00234-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.12.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 85-89 , March 2006

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