Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 2-11 , January 2006

Soft drinks and dental health: A review of the current literature

Received 24 May 2004 ,Revised 25 October 2004 ,Accepted 5 November 2004.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2004.11.006

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 1 , Pages 2-11 , January 2006

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