Restoratives Special Feature/Hot Topic - Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy

Mar 15, 2010

2010 02 02 12 41 18 604 Sargenti 70 Sargenti paste still widely used despite controversy
The FDA, ADA, and AAE do not condone it, nor do U.S. dental schools. So why do dentists continue to use Sargenti paste? Read more.

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