Dirty Dental Bib Chains

Wet, used towels left in the gym. Dirty tissues discarded by someone suffering from a nasty cold. You wouldn't think of touching these items. But unknowingly, you may be sharing something that could be just as filthy and potentially dangerous when you visit a dental office. Infection control specialists call this cross contamination.

When an unsterilized bib chain is placed around your neck, you may be exposed to dangerous pathogens including pseudomonas, E. coli and Staph aureus -- the most common cause of staph infections and a potential "superbug."

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/bibchaincontamination/50626/

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