How readable are orthodontic patient information leaflets?
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- 1 September 2004
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Orthodontics
- Vol. 31 (3) , 210-219
Abstract
Objective: To assess the readability of published orthodontic patient information leaflets (PILs) and their eligibility for the Plain English Campaign’s Crystal Mark.Keywords
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