Prevention of dental caries in preschool children: Recommendations and rationale

American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Volumn 26, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 326-329

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DENTAL CARIES; HEALTH SERVICE; HUMAN; MEDICAL PRACTICE; PEDIATRICS; PHYSICIAN; PRESCHOOL CHILD; REVIEW; UNITED STATES;

CHILD, PRESCHOOL; DENTAL CARIES; HUMANS; INFANT; PHYSICIAN'S ROLE; PRIMARY HEALTH CARE; UNITED STATES;

EID: 1942457449     PISSN: 07493797     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2004.01.008     Document Type: Review

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