Use of hydrogen peroxide-based tooth whitening products and its relationship to oral cancer

Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry

Volumn 18, Issue 3, 2006, Pages 119-125

  Munro, Ian C ^a   Williams, Gary M ^b   Heymann, Harald O ^c   Kroes, Robert ^d  

^a Cantox Health Sciences International   (Canada)

^b NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA   (United States)

^d UTRECHT UNIVERSITY   (Netherlands)

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EID: 33746356834     PISSN: 14964155     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1708-8240.2006.00006.x     Document Type: Review

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