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

Mar 15, 2010

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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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