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Preliminary Findings on the Correlation of Saliva pH, Buffering Capacity, Flow, Consistency and Streptococcus mutans in Relation to Cigarette Smoking

Marsha A. Voelker, Melanie Simmer-Beck, Molly Cole, Erin Keeven and Daniel Tira
American Dental Hygienists' Association February 2013, 87 (1) 30-37;
Marsha A. Voelker
CDA, RDH, MS
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Melanie Simmer-Beck
RDH, MS
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Molly Cole
RDH, BS
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Erin Keeven
RDH, BS
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Daniel Tira
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    Smoking Status in Relationship with Caries Risk, Buffering Capacity and Stimulated Salivary pH

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    Caries Risk in Relationship with Buffering Capacity and Salivary pH

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American Dental Hygienists' Association Feb 2013, 87 (1) 30-37;

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American Dental Hygienists' Association Feb 2013, 87 (1) 30-37;
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