Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 33-41 , March 2006

Periodontitis and Smoking: An Evidence-Based Appraisal

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.12.018

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 1 , Pages 33-41 , March 2006