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One-year follow-up of patients treated for dental fear: effects of cognitive therapy, applied relaxation, and nitrous oxide sedation

Tiril Willumsen Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
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Olav Vassend Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
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Asle Hoffart Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Behavioural Science, Dental Faculty, University of Oslo, Oslo, and Research Institute, Modum Bad, Vikersund, Norway
Pages 335-340 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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