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My dentist puts on new gloves which are clean off a clean countertop at the corner not out of a glove dispenser on the wall. is this ok?
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OK: Examination Gloves are clean, not sterile.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It's OK: Either from the dispenser or off the counter top that is clean should be fine.
Answered 9/28/2016
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