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  1. Mineral Metabolism, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veterans' Hospital, 11201 Benton St., 92357, Loma Linda, CA

    D. J. Baylink, J. E. Wergedal, J. R. Farley & T. A. Einhorn

  2. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University Medical Center, 541 Clinical Drive, Room 600, 46202, Indianapolis, IN

    Charles H. Turner

  3. Oral Health Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry, 1121 W. Michigan, 46202, Indianapolis, IN

    Ann J. Dunipace

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Baylink, D.J., Wergedal, J.E., Farley, J.R. et al. On fluoride and bone strength. Calcif Tissue Int 56, 415–418 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00301613

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