PubMed · 5228020
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A P Peyraud. 1967. More from Madison.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/5228020/
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This year's annual conference held at Belfast's Waterfront Hall proved a resounding success. The three-day conference focused on 'Quality Partnership'--the importance of the dentist/team partnership, keeping-up-to-date and ensuring patients are well informed.
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