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Social and behavioral correlates of oral quality of life studied among university students in Tanzania

Joyce Rose Masalu Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Norway; Muhimbili Medical Centre, School of Assistant Dental Officers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Odontology-Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Noway
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Anne Nordrehaug Åstrøm Centre for International Health, University of Bergen, Norway; Muhimbili Medical Centre, School of Assistant Dental Officers, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Department of Odontology-Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Noway
Pages 353-359 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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