Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 236-237 , December 2008

Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy may Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00183-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.09.015

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 4 , Pages 236-237 , December 2008