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Next-level chairside restorations 下一级椅边修复

IF 2.7 4区医学

British Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-10-09 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-0269-4

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Bridging the gap: exploring mentoring needs of overseas qualified dentists – a qualitative study 弥合差距：探讨海外合资格牙医的辅导需求-一项质性研究。

IF 2.7 4区医学

British Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-10-02 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-0137-2

Archana Naik, Hoda S. Wassif

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Conscious sedation in primary dental care, England: a comprehensive review 意识镇静在初级牙科护理，英国：全面审查。

IF 2.7 4区医学

British Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-10-02 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-0177-7

Gavin J. Wilson, Robert Middlefell, John Milne

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Manage menopause symptoms 控制更年期症状

IF 2.7 4区医学

British Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-09-25 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-0246-y

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Seizing the moment: Cause for optimism for water fluoridation advocates 抓住时机：水氟化倡导者的乐观理由

IF 2.7 4区医学

British Dental Journal Pub Date : 2026-09-25 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-026-0229-z

G. Lowery

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Small changes, big impact 小的改变，大的影响

IF 2.7 4区医学