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24 November, 2009
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  • Benign migratory glossitis (geographic tongue) (2003) [online], Simple Steps to Better Dental Health, AETNA, USA. Reviewed by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. More information here.
  • Glossodynia (2003) [online], Simple Steps to Better Dental Health, AETNA, USA. Reviewed by the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. More information here.
  • Taste areas [online], Inner Learning Online, INTELLIMED International Corporation, USA. More information here.
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  • Sjogren’s syndrome (2004) [online], Better Health Channel, Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia. More information here.
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