4.4. Dental Uniform/Surgical Gown

4.4.1. Indications
Always use a uniform with long sleeves and shoes.
Change the uniform every day.
Before washing, disinfect with a chlorine solution (500 mg/L) for 30 s [18].
Wear a surgical gown (over the uniform) for each procedure at risk of contamination with aerosol/droplets.
Dispose of the surgical gown after each visit. Remove the surgical gown before glove removal and touch it only from the outside.
Remove the surgical gown by folding it with the potentially contaminated external surface inside.
In case of contamination, replace the dental uniform as soon as possible.

4.4.2. Common Mistakes
Applying standard precautions when handling and replacing clothing.
Replacing the surgical gown after glove removal.
Removing the dental uniform without a new pair of gloves.