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Research Article

Tongue Microbiota and Malodour: Effects of Metronidazole Mouthrinse on Tongue Microbiota and Breath Odour

Gillian Hartley, Oral Microbiology Unit, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 IQY
,
Colin Mckenzie,
,
John Greenman,
,
Mohammed A. El-Maaytah,
,
Crispian Scully,
&
Stephen Porter
Pages 226-232 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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