Title: Module 4 Discussion
Course: DEH 2530 Expanded Duties > Section: Module 4 - Dental Dam

1. Effective moisture control improves the quality of dentistry provided for patients. The dental dam is, perhaps, the most effective means of isolating teeth from saliva contamination, yet it is underutilized in dental offices. Why, do you suspect, that dental dam usage isn’t more universal and what recommendations would you make to increase its use?

2. Although dental dam is considered the most effective method of moisture control in most clinical situations, there are other methods of moisture control that are effective, if proper patient selection is used. Give an example of a clinical situation where a method other than dental dam might be indicated and describe a more applicable alternate method of moisture control.