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Are the dentists rooms decontaminated for surgery?

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Dr. Bruce Pope answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Yes: Standard of care requires the rooms be disinfected after any patient care.

Dr Davantzis and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2014

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