Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e147-e149 , May 2008

Glucocorticoids in Endodontics: An Online Study Guide

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 Correspondence: JOE Editorial BoardJEndodontics@UTHSCSA.edu

PII: S0099-2399(07)00952-1

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.10.005

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e147-e149 , May 2008

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