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dental dam
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noun
Also called rubber dam . a thin piece of latex placed over the tooth or teeth being treated during endodontic treatment or other dental work.
a thin piece of latex used to prevent the transfer of bodily fluids during cunnilingus or anilingus.
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Eliza Shapiro on why the dental dam is finally having its day.
Thanks to Michael Douglas, It’s a Great Day for Dental Dams|Eliza Shapiro|June 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST