Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 18-20 , March 2009

Complementary and Alternative Medicine may be Effective for Reducing TMD Pain

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00223-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.011

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 18-20 , March 2009