A clinical trial comparing the effectiveness of a three-headed versus a conventional toothbrush for oral hygiene in children

European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry

Volumn 3, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 9-13

  Kiche, M S ^a   Fayle, S A ^a   Curzon, M E J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Children; Oral health; Toothbrushes

Indexed keywords

EID: 85007021226     PISSN: 1591996X     EISSN: 2035648X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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