The mouth is considered contaminated, so sterile equipment and a sterile technique is not necessary
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Sterile equipment and sterile technique is preferred in order to decrease the introduction of bloodborne exogenous microorganisms in the oral cavity.
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