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Prevalence and Risk Factor associated with Musculoskeletal Pain among Students of MGM Dental College: A Cross- Sectional Survey

Vishwas Madaan, Amit Chaudhari

Citation Information : Madaan V, Chaudhari A. Prevalence and Risk Factor associated with Musculoskeletal Pain among Students of MGM Dental College: A Cross- Sectional Survey. J Contemp Dent 2012; 2 (2):22-27.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1004

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-08-2015

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2012; The Author(s).


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