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Perceived oral health status and treatment needs of dental auxiliaries

ClementC. AzodoDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, BeninNigeriaCorrespondence[email protected]
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AdebolaO. EhizeleDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, BeninNigeria
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Agnes UmohDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin, BeninNigeria
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PatrickI. OjehanonDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin, BeninNigeria
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Osagie AkhionbareDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin, BeninNigeria
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Robinson OkechukwuFederal School of Dental Therapy and Dental Technology, EnuguNigeria
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Lawrence IgbinosaDepartment of Periodontics, University of Benin Teaching Hospital, BeninNigeria
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Article: 4859 | Received 31 Dec 2009, Accepted 05 Feb 2010, Published online: 15 Mar 2010

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