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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 119, No 1, 141-144.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 119, Issue 1, 141-144
Copyright © 1989 by American Dental Association

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The efficacy of the rubber dam as a barrier to the spread of microorganisms during dental treatment



MA Cochran, CH Miller, and MA Sheldrake
Department of Operative Dentistry, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis 46202.

This study evaluated the rubber dam as an infection control barrier during standard restorative procedures. Microbial collection was performed during preparation and placement of amalgam and composite resin restorations with and without the rubber dam, and during handpiece and air-water syringe spraying with and without the rubber dam. The results showed a significant reduction in microorganisms with the use of the rubber dam--70% to 88% and 95% to 99%, respectively; and 90% to 98% when all data were combined. These results indicate that using the rubber dam is a method of reducing microbial contamination at the primary source. Used with gloves, mask, and protective eyewear, the rubber dam provides an excellent barrier to the potential spread of infectious disease in the dental office.


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