Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 173-174 , February 2006

A 10-Year Comparative Study of the Incidence of Third Molar Removal in the Aging Population

  • Ronald M. Kaminishi, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA; and Private Practice, Bellflower, CA.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Kaminishi: 14343 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, CA 90706
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  • Peter S. Lam, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Covina, CA.
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  • Kurtis S. Kaminishi, BS

      Affiliations

    • Research Associate, Southern California Oral Surgery Foundation, Bellflower, CA.
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  • Michael W. Marshall, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA; and Private Practice, Bellflower, CA.
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  • David A. Hochwald, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, USC School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA; and Private Practice, Bellflower, CA.

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PII: S0278-2391(05)01679-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2005.10.007

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 64, Issue 2 , Pages 173-174 , February 2006

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