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The hidden hazards: The silent invasion of microplastics in dentistry (Review)
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Researchers examine the underappreciated risks of microplastic exposure in dental settings, reviewing how dental materials, procedures, and consumer oral care products may release microplastic particles that are subsequently ingested or inhaled by patients and practitioners.
Multidisciplinary open-access journal spanning biochemistry, genetics, neuroscience, environmental health, and synthetic biology.
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