Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 236-237 , September 2006

Maternal periodontal disease is related to preterm low birth weight delivery in a group of Brazilian women

  • Stefanie Russell, DDS, MPH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Assistant Professor, New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Epidemiology & Health Promotion, MC-9416, 345 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010
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  • Ananda P. Dasanayake, BDS, MPH, PhD, FACE

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Director, Graduate Program in Clinical Research, New York University College of Dentistry, Department of Epidemiology and Health Promotion, 345 East 24th Street, New York, NY 10010

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00071-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.06.010

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 236-237 , September 2006

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