Oral Oncology
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 490-495 , May 2004

Knowledge and behaviors of primary care physicians on oral cancer in Italy

Received 17 September 2003 ,Accepted 1 October 2003.

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doi: 10.1016/j.oraloncology.2003.10.001

Oral Oncology
Volume 40, Issue 5 , Pages 490-495 , May 2004

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