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Originally Posted by dbussone
There are different reasons for gloves. In the case of an OR team, they wear gloves to maintain sterility and avoid/prevent patient infections. For most dental procedures the staff is not generally concerned about maintaining a sterile field. The gloves and face shields they wear are to protect them primarily from YOUR germs.
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I believe the face shield and gloves serve a duel purpose. Patients must be protected from the bacteria of previous patients.