Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e165-e179 , May 2008

Pain and Anxiety Control: An Online Study Guide

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 Correspondence: JOE Editorial BoardJEndodontics@UTHSCSA.edu

PII: S0099-2399(07)01065-5

doi: 10.1016/j.joen.2007.11.019

Journal of Endodontics
Volume 34, Issue 5, Supplement , Pages e165-e179 , May 2008

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