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Challenges to the Oral Health Workforce in India
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It is worthwhile to assess again the ability of the dental workforce in India to adequately and efficiently provide dental care to a population growing in size and diversity.Abstract:
We are at the beginning of a new decade, a new century, and a new millennium. As part of these new beginnings, it is worthwhile to assess again the ability of the dental workforce in India to adequately and efficiently provide dental care to a population growing in size and diversity. What is neededread more
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