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Ozone: Science & Engineering
The Journal of the International Ozone Association
Volume 24, 2002 - Issue 6
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Original Articles

Water Disinfection of Dental Units using Ozone – Microbiological Results after 11 Years and Technical Problems

Pages 479-483 | Received 07 Aug 2002, Accepted 18 Oct 2002, Published online: 24 Oct 2007

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