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. 2013 Dec;13(4):160-2.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2013.10.008. Epub 2013 Oct 11.

Behavioral interventions may reduce dental anxiety and increase acceptance of dental treatment in dentally fearful adults

Lisa J Heaton  1
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Behavioral interventions may reduce dental anxiety and increase acceptance of dental treatment in dentally fearful adults

Lisa J Heaton. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2013 Dec.
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