Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 125-128 , September 2009

Striving for Excellence with Evidence-Based Dentistry

  • Jane Gillette, DDS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Jane Gillette, DDS, 40 E Mendenhall St, Bozeman, MT 59715, Tel 406.586.5880, Fax 406.586.5881

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00111-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.06.008

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 125-128 , September 2009

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