Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 118-119 , September 2007

Questionable Effect of Chlorhexidine Varnish on Caries in Primary Teeth

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00082-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 118-119 , September 2007

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