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Rings and watches: should they be removed prior to operative dental procedures?

E A EA Field, P P McGowan, P K PK Pearce, and M V MV Martin

J Dent 24(1-2):65-9 (1996) PMID 8636494

There is no clear evidence to support the recommendation that rings and watches should be removed prior to operative dental procedures. The aim of this study was to measure and identify the bacteria isolated from the skin under rings and watches worn by a group of dental surgeons and to compare the results with a group of non-clinical staff.

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