Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 62-63 , June 2007

A Meta-Analysis Finds Periodontal Treatment Provides a Non-Significant Improvement in Glycemic Control

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00036-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.009

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 62-63 , June 2007

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