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Reports of allergic reactions to natural rubber latex have increased during the past two decades with both dental personnel and patients being affected. A dental management protocol is outlined for patients who have latex allergy. This includes: the identification of patients at high risk for developing latex allergy; the creation of a controlled, 'latex free' environment in the dental surgery; and the provision of emergency drugs and equipment that are free from natural rubber latex and may be required for the management of an allergic reaction
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Field, E., Longman, L., Al, S. et al. The dental management of patients with natural rubber latex allergy. Br Dent J 185, 65–69 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809730
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