Influence of Orthodontic-Related Complaints on Absenteeism and Presenteeism Among Japanese Workers

Yumi Nakano; Takashi Zaitsu; Ikuo Yonemitsu; Jun Aida; Takashi Ono

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journal article Mar 28, 2025

Influence of Orthodontic-Related Complaints on Absenteeism and Presenteeism Among Japanese Workers

Yumi Nakano Takashi Zaitsu Ikuo Yonemitsu Jun Aida

Takashi Ono

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Yumi Nakano, Takashi Zaitsu, Ikuo Yonemitsu, et al. (2025). Influence of Orthodontic-Related Complaints on Absenteeism and Presenteeism Among Japanese Workers. Cureus. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.81384

Influence of Orthodontic-Related Complaints on Absenteeism and Presenteeism Among Japanese Workers

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