The use of cone-beam computed tomography in dentistry: An advisory statement from the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs

Journal of the American Dental Association

Volumn 143, Issue 8, 2012, Pages 899-902

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Author keywords

Cone beam computed tomography; Dental radiography; Professional practice; Radiation protection

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EID: 84865495091     PISSN: 00028177     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2012.0295     Document Type: Article

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