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The debate concerning the re-use of gloves in dental practice continues, despite the fact that recent guidelines on cross-infection control recommend that a new pair of gloves should be used for each patient. Whichever policy for glove use is adopted, it is important to take the maximum possible precautions in hand care. This paper presents a practical regimen for hand/glove washing which is simple, quick and effective. The importance of establishing a hand-care regimen in dental practice is emphasised
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Field, E., Jedynakiewicz, N. & King, C. A practical gloving and handwashing regimen for dental practice. Br Dent J 172, 111–113 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807778
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807778