dental dam

American  

[den-tl dam] / ˈdɛn tl ˈdæm /

noun

1. Also called rubber dam.  a thin piece of latex placed over the tooth or teeth being treated during endodontic treatment or other dental work.

2. a thin piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus or anilingus.

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Example Sentences

And yes, it’s a little petty for you now to change tune on the dental dam.

From Slate

All Tony had was a dental dam to prevent them going down his throat.

From The Guardian

Relying on consumer interest, rather than safer sex education, to spark a dental dam revolution is an iffy strategy.

From The Verge

These low sales further depress interest in dental dam R&D: why devote time and money to improving a product few people want to buy?

From The Verge

Dental dam use is relatively high among queer women and their sexual partners.

From The Verge