
Nov
A rubber dam is a safe and simple dental tool which is introduced to
dentists when they are in dental school. In reality, it’s a stretchable
piece of rubber which helps a dentist to isolate the teeth he or she is
working on. When used in the proper manner, it helps to improve
infection control, patient comfort and doctor efficiency. In effect, you
will not be swallowing any bacteria and debris as a result of the
rubber dam.
Dentists who use rubber dams start by carving out appropriate
holes in it to fit the size and shape of the affected teeth. Then they
utilize a few miniature metal clamps over the affected teeth so that the
rubber dam can be fixed onto them. Following this, the rubber sheet is
stretched in a small frame to hold it in a tightened manner, allowing
the dentist to work on the teeth without any disturbances from the
rubber.
Contrary to the excellent benefits offered by rubber dams, you may
have not seen many dentists who use this excellent tool to treat
patients. This is because, for many dentists, it takes a considerable
amount of time to place and utilize it. But, if you visit Dr. Cruz’s
dental office, you will be amazed at how often he uses the rubber dam in
his procedures. He takes the extra time to use it since he is aware of
the variety of benefits offered, as well as to show his commitment to an
elite standard of excellence found nowhere else.
Mark A Cruz graduated from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1986 and started a dental practice in Monarch Beach, CA upon graduation. He has lectured nationally and internationally and is a member of various dental organizations. He was a part-time lecturer at UCLA and a member of the faculty group practice and was past assistant director of the UCLA Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He has served on the National Institute of Health/NIDCR (National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research) Grant review Committee in Washington D.C. as well as on the editorial board for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (Elsevier) and is currently serving on the DSMB (data safety management board) for the NPBRN (national practice-based research network.