Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 91-100 , March 2006

The Evidence Supporting Alternative Management Strategies For Early Occlusal Caries and Suspected Occlusal Dentinal Caries

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.12.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 91-100 , March 2006

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