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Scanlan, B.C. (2008). Geriatric Pharmacology: Principles and Implications for Oral Health. In: Lamster, I.B., Northridge, M.E. (eds) Improving Oral Health for the Elderly. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-74337-0_9

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