Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 7 , Pages 444-449 , August 2006

Factors associated with self-reported halitosis in Kuwaiti patients

Received 30 August 2005 ,Revised 11 October 2005 ,Accepted 14 October 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2005.10.002

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 34, Issue 7 , Pages 444-449 , August 2006

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