Dental exam gloves provide a barrier to prevent cross contamination between clinicians and patients. Latex is one of the materials these gloves are commonly made from. These gloves should be easy to put on and take off and comfortable to wear without limiting a clinician's tactile capabilities. Find exam gloves that do not tear and are properly sized. While latex gloves are a great option for many people, some people exhibit an allergy to the rubber material, so be sure to check before working on a patient while wearing latex gloves.