Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 109-116 , March 2009

The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner's Role in Reducing Oral Health Disparities in Homeless Children

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2007.12.013

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 109-116 , March 2009

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