dam

[dam]

1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water or other fluid.

dental dam rubber dam.

rubber dam a sheet of thin latex rubber used by dentists to isolate a tooth or teeth from the fluids of the mouth during dental treatment, held in place by a clamp and frame. Occasionally these are used in surgical procedures to isolate tissues or structures. Called also dam.

A well-sealed properly inverted rubber dam. From Darby and Walsh, 1994.

Dentistry A sheet of latex rubber punctuated with holes that is stretched around the teeth during dental procedures to isolate the operative field from the oropharynx, and respiratory tract, and prevent pulmonary aspiration of fragments of teeth and amalgam
Sexology Dental dams may be used for safe sexual practices, placed over the vulva or anus during cunnilingus and analingus to protect against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases

dental dam

Rubber dam Dentistry A thin sheet of rubber latex punctuated with small holes stretched around the crown of the teeth Uses Isolate teeth from mucosal secretions during dental procedures; prevent aspiration during oral surgery; protect mucosa during oral sex

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The use of dental dams is virtually nonexistent in this sample; their use should be explained and literature on how to make a dental dam from a dry condom should be made available, especially because dental dams are not easily accessible in many low-income areas.

Methods of smoking crack as a potential risk factor for HIV infection: crack smokers' perceptions and behavior

unfilled, etc) Step 3 Remove plaque and/or debris from tooth (pumice polishing with occlusal brush, air polishing *, or air abrasion *) Step 4 Rinse all polishing material from tooth Step 5 Isolate tooth with cotton rolls, Dri-Angles(tm) or Dry-Tips(tm) (If dental dam isolation is used, place the dam prior to polishing.) Step 6 Dry tooth and apply acid etch gel or liquid for manufacturer's recommended time Step 7 Rinse tooth well, remove isolation materials and replace with dry ones.

Success with pit and fissure sealants. (President's Page)

MSM can protect themselves and others from shigellosis by washing hands before preparing food or eating and after using the toilet; refraining from swimming for 1 week after recovering from shigellosis; avoiding sex while they or their partners have diarrhea and for a few weeks after recovering from shigellosis; washing hands, genitals, and anus before and after sex; and using barriers such as dental dams and gloves during anal rimming and fisting.

Outbreaks of Shigella sonnei infection with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men--Chicago and metropolitan Minneapolis-St. Paul, 2014

This explains why dental dams are less popular among them as these essentially protect against STDs during oral sex, rather than against pregnancy.

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Specific medical applications that benefit from the superior performance of Kraton poly-isoprene rubber include catheters, surgical gloves, medical stoppers, medical tube connectors, dental dams, physiotherapy bands and personal care products.

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In addition to other forms of contraception, samples of barrier protection (male condoms, female condoms, dental dams, latex gloves) should be given to clients.

Give it to me now: sexual health information and services for older youth in British Columbia

However, natural rubber latex sheets, dental dams, condoms that have been cut and spread open, or plastic wrap may offer some protection from contact with body fluids during oral sex and thus may reduce the possibility of HIV transmission.

HIV/AIDS among women who have sex with women

(14) However, little attention has been paid to the timing of oral sex among young people in the United Kingdom and the use of condoms and dental dams during oral-genital contact.

Oral sex and condom use among young people in the United Kingdom

Those engaging in sexual contact should wash their hands and anal-genital region thoroughly before and after sexual activity, and condoms, dental dams, and gloves should be utilized for protection.

Shigella risk