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Infection Control Policy for Dental Practice: An Evidence-based Approach

Ashwin Muralidhar Jawdekar

Citation Information : Jawdekar AM. Infection Control Policy for Dental Practice: An Evidence-based Approach. J Contemp Dent 2013; 3 (2):82-86.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10031-1042

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-04-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


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