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A comparison of cognitive therapy, applied relaxation, and nitrous oxide sedation in the treatment of dental fear

Tiril Willumsen Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
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Olav Vassend Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
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Asle Hoffart Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
Pages 290-296 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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