Journal of Endodontics
Volume 19, Issue 10 , Pages 498-500 , October 1993

Antibacterial effects of various endodontic medicaments on selected anaerobic bacteria

  • Patrick Ohara, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Ohara is a former graduate student, Department of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA and is currently in private practice.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress requests for reprints to Dr. Patrick Ohara, Department of Endocontics, Loma Linda University, School of Dentistry, Loma Linda, CA 92354.
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  • Mahmoud Torabinejad, DMD, MSD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Torabinejad is professor and director, Graduate Program, Department of Endodontics, Loma Linda University School of Dentistry.
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  • James D. Kettering, MS, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Dr. Kettering is professor, Department of Microbiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine.

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doi: 10.1016/S0099-2399(06)81490-1

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 19, Issue 10 , Pages 498-500 , October 1993

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