Weak, unreliable evidence suggests flossing plus toothbrushing may be associated with a small reduction in plaque: Commentary

Evidence-Based Dentistry

Volumn 13, Issue 1, 2012, Pages 5-6

  Matthews, Debora ^a  

^a DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 84858767509     PISSN: 14620049     EISSN: 14765446     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400835     Document Type: Note

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