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Can a dentist transmit infections by not washing hands before putting on gloves?
Query: Hi doctor, I just went to the dentist for general cleaning. My dentist is great and very hygenic. Today when he came into the room, he washed his hands and put on gloves. Halfway through, he needed to go and check on another patient. He took his gloves off and left the room. I do not know his he ne... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. That is great that you are cautious about hygiene. But it is perfectly fine. Your doctor would have definitely washed his hands before wearing the gloves. Secondly, HIV or hepatitis C viruses do not act on other people in seconds. It takes months or years to become acti... Read Full »