An evaluation of the quality of commercially produced patient information leaflets

British Dental Journal

Volumn 201, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 114-117

  Lewis, M A ^a   Newton, J T ^b  

^a Abbey View ^*  (United Kingdom)

^b KING'S COLLEGE LONDON   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33746472953     PISSN: 00070610     EISSN: 17417503     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4813846     Document Type: Article

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