New Perspectives about Relevant Natural Compounds for Current Dentistry Research (2024)

1. Stefania Dinu
2. Stefania-Irina Dumitrel
3. Roxana Buzatu
4. Dorin Cristian Dinu
5. Ramona Popovici
6. Camelia Szuhanek
7. Anamaria Matichescu

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