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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.

Free Dental Treatment and Screenings Offered By Volunteer Dentists



First United Church and UBC Partner to Provide Free Dental Care in the Downtown Eastside. Free Dental Care. Boulder County Comfort Dental offices offer free care Christmas Eve. Free dental screening available in Kalispell. Free smiles on the menu.

British Dental Patients Exposed to HIV Risk

Thousands of British dental patients have been told they could be at risk of infections such as HIV or hepatitis because of a dentist’s poor hygiene measures.