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Patients Urged to Ask Their Dentist about the Risk for Cross-Contamination
Cross contamination is a process through which the bacteria can be transferred from one patient to the other through the dental equipment used at the office such as bib chains, holders, saliva trays, etc. According to an international scientist working in the field of infection control, it is extremely important that patients will ask their dentist about the risk of cross-contamination they might be exposed to in a dental office.
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