Objective To investigate the puncture resistance of a recently introduced non-latex, nitrile dental glove in comparison with a latex glove worn during routine clinical dental procedures. Setting ...

Latex, also known as rubber or natural latex, is derived from the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Latex can be found in many household products and also in many medical and dental ...

Dentists whose gloves irritate their hands got some good news April 23 when the FDA approved gloves made from a new type of latex. Yulex of Maricopa, AZ, makes the new gloves from the guayule bush, a ...

Many of us spend more time contemplating the dessert menu at restaurants than choosing our medical gloves for critical barrier protection. That's understandable considering the overwhelming number of ...

You should know about the sources of latex or rubber that are causing an allergic reaction on your body. There are many triggers that can cause latex allergy. Latex is a very common element that is ...