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dam

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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

dam

1. A thin sheet of latex used in dentistry and oral surgery to isolate a part from the surrounding tissues and fluids. Synonym: dental dam; rubber dam

2. A barrier made of flexible material, such as latex, that prevents body fluids from entering the mouth during oral sex (cunnilingus or fellatio). It is used as a shield against sexually transmitted infections.

dental dam

Dam (1).

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An assessment of rubber dam usage amongst specialists in pediatric dentistry practising within the UK.

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He said after construction of rubber dams, the rain water could be stored to benefit the twin cities.

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PML-N Deputy Mayor Syed Zeeshan Naqvi said six rubber dams needed to be set up in the Margalla Hills to store rainwater, a project that could be started with a little attention from the government.

New dams the only feasible solution to capital's water shortage, MCI members say

Information about the use of posts to restore ETT was collected as follows: most frequently used post (cast metal, prefabricated metal, carbon fiber, glass fiber, more than 1 or none), the resin cement used to lute these posts (glass ionomer cement, resin cement, both or none) and the use of a rubber dam (yes or no).

Preference for using posts to restore endodontically treated teeth: findings from a survey with dentists

In order to meet needs for groundwater as a resource and beautify the urban environment, five rubber dams were built on the Luohe River from 2000 to 2008.

Impacts of groundwater recharge from rubber dams on the hydrogeological environment in Luoyang Basin, China

Fourteen latex examination gloves (powdered and non-powdered) and 5 dental rubber dams, representing 6 brands, were obtained from 5 South African public sector academic dental institutions.

Allergenicity of latex rubber products used in South African dental schools

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Some of these districts have used rubber dams as a cost-effective way to increase the capacity of their reservoirs, maintain adequate pick-up levels in streams, or impound rainwater runoff to recharge an aquifer.

RUBBER DAMS ENHANCE Potable Water Supplies

MCI is also considering installing a Japanese technology for inflatable rubber dams, which has already been used in various countries including the US as they are inexpensive with a versatile structure capable of creating a pond or a flow in a particular watercourse.