The periodontist's role in obtaining clearance prior to patients undergoing a kidney transplant.
Segelnick
Stuart L
SL
Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry, New York, NY, USA. eperiodr@aol.com
Weinberg
Mea A
MA
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