Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2007

The Need for National Patient Safety Goals for Ambulatory Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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PII: S0278-2391(06)01999-9

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2006.11.004

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 65, Issue 1 , Pages 1-2 , January 2007

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