Evaluation of preparedness for medical emergencies among dental practitioners in Khammam town: A cross-sectional study
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2319-5932
DOI: 10.4103/2319-5932.171178