Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 180-181 , December 2007

Caregiving, Psychosocial Stress, and High Cortisol May Lead to Plaque Accumulation. Caregiving, Physical Stress, and Plaque Accumulation May Lead to Gingivitis

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00085-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 180-181 , December 2007

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