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Recognition and Management of Common Acute Conditions of the Oral Cavity Resulting From Tooth Decay, Periodontal Disease, and Trauma: An Update for the Family Physician

Paul C. Edwards and Preetha Kanjirath
The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine May 2010, 23 (3) 285-294; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2010.03.090023

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