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A Narrative review of Myths on Neonatal and Natal Teeth in Nigeria

Annals of Public Health Issues
Volume 1 (2021): Issue 1 (January 2021)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aphi-2021-0002 | Journal eISSN: 2720-1961
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Language: English
Page range: 3 - 11
Submitted on: Mar 9, 2021
Accepted on: Apr 9, 2021
Published on: Sep 20, 2021
Published by: Sciendo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year
Keywords:
Natal teeth,
neonatal teeth,
myths,
misconceptions,
beliefs,
Nigeria
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Clinical medicine,
Public health,
Pharmacy,
Pharmacy, other,
Social sciences,
Sociology,
Sociology, other,
Education,
Education, other

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