Non-sterile glove use: a review

Area of Science:

• Dental medicine
• Infectious disease control

Background:

• Growing concern over patient-to-dentist and dentist-to-patient infections.
• Necessity of robust cross-infection control in dental settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current research on glove use in dentistry.
• To highlight challenges and provide recommendations for effective glove utilization.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of recent research on glove use.
• Analysis of cross-infection control procedures.

Main Results:

• Gloves are critical for preventing disease transmission.
• Identified specific problems and challenges associated with glove use.

Conclusions:

• Recommendations are provided for optimal glove use in dental practice.
• Emphasizes the importance of gloves in mitigating infection risks.