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The purpose of this survey was to determine the frequency of use of rubber dam isolation in the United Kingdom for both operative and endodontic procedures. Questionnaires were sent to 1800 dentists throughout the country, with 1008 returns (56%). Most replies were from dentists active in general dental practice. The use of rubber dam is largely neglected and more than 70% of all dentists surveyed did not utilise rubber dam for any procedure whatsoever
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Marshall, K., Page, J. The use of rubber dam in the UK. A survey. Br Dent J 169, 286–291 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4807357
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