Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 120-122 , September 2007

Another “Inconclusive” Xylitol Study Adds to the Evidence

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00084-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.007

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 3 , Pages 120-122 , September 2007

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