Principles and practice of operative dentistry . operator should never under any circum-stances permit himself to come in contact with his patient without firstwashing his hands, and this should be done in the presence of the patient,that there may be no lingering doubt about the question of cleanliness;while the instruments which he is about to use should be taken fresh fromthe instrument-case, where they have been placed after being should never be permitted to remain upon the operating-tableafter the patient has been dismissed, but should be immediately clearedaway an
Principles and practice of operative dentistry . operator should never under any circum-stances permit himself to come in contact with his patient without firstwashing his hands, and this should be done in the presence of the patient,that there may be no lingering doubt about the question of cleanliness;while the instruments which he is about to use should be taken fresh fromthe instrument-case, where they have been placed after being should never be permitted to remain upon the operating-tableafter the patient has been dismissed, but should be immediately clearedaway and placed in the sterilizing apparatus before the next patient takesthe chair. Such attention to cleanliness is very gratifying to the patients,and increases their confidence in their dental adviser. TECHNIQUE OF STERILIZATION. Sterilization of the Hands of the Operator.—This may be accom-plished by thorough washing and scrubbing with hot water and antisepticsoap ; green soap containing two per cent, of carbolic acid is the best for Fig.
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