The Elders' Oral Health Summit: introduction and recommendations.

نویسندگان

  • Judith A Jones
  • Carolyn J Wehler
چکیده

Dr. Jones is Associate Professor in the Boston University Schools of Dental Medicine and Public Health, Chair of the Department of General Dentistry, and Convener of the Elders’ Oral Health Summit; Prof. Wehler is Assistant Professor in the Boston University School of Dental Medicine, Department of General Dentistry. Direct correspondence and requests for reprints to Dr. Judith A. Jones, Chairwoman, Department of General Dentistry, Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 100 East Newton St., Boston, MA 02118; 617-414-1060 phone; 617-414-1061 fax; [email protected]. For further information on the summit, visit dentalschool.bu.edu/elder-summit.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of dental education

دوره 69 9  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2005