| Obligatory | Must not donate if: a) Less than seven days since root canal treatment, dental capping or having a tooth removed. b) Less than 24 hours since a filling, scale and polish or other superficial treatments. c) All wounds are not healed. d) There is any infection. |
| Discretionary | If inspection or dental impressions only, accept. |
| See if Relevant | Surgery Infection - General |
| Additional Information | Dental extractions and other treatments can result in bacteria getting into the blood stream. The waiting times after treatment are to allow healing and for any bacteria that have entered the blood stream to be cleared. |