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dental dam

[ den-tl dam ]

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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Eliza Shapiro on why the dental dam is finally having its day.

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