Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 145-150 , September 2009

Why Be an Evidence-Based Dentistry Champion?

  • Jan E. Clarkson, BSc, BDS, PhD, FDS RCS (Edin), FDS (Paed Dent) RCS (Edin)
    • ,
  • Debbie Bonetti, BA, M.litt.,PhD, C Psychol

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Dr Debbie Bonetti, Dental Health Services Research Unit, The Mackenzie Building, Kirsty Semple Way, Dundee, DD2 4BF, Telephone: (01382) 420154, Fax no: (01382) 420051

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doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.06.012

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 145-150 , September 2009

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