Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 16-18 , March 2006

When Can the Result of Epidemiologic Research Not Eliminate the Need To Invoke the Precautionary Principle?

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.12.016

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 16-18 , March 2006

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