Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 153-154 , December 2007

Chlorhexidine (CHX) Gel Application has Moderate Effect on Salivary Mutans Streptococcal (MS) Levels, but Negligible Caries-Preventive Effect

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00089-9

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.05.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 4 , Pages 153-154 , December 2007

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