Background Bio-aerosols originate from different sources and their potentially pathogenic
nature may form a hazard to healthcare workers and patients. So far no extensive review on …

The aim of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to identify and rank the
effectiveness of different interventions used in dental practice to reduce microbial load in …

Introduction Infection prevention in dental practice is a principle of utmost importance aiming
to protect patients, the dental team, and ultimately, public health. The recent pandemic of …

Studies have shown that mouth and respiratory tract microorganisms can be transported in
aerosol and spatter. Due to aerosol-generating procedures, there are potentially various …

The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has significantly affected the dental …

The purpose of this critical review is to list the sources of aerosol production during
orthodontic standard procedure, analyze the constituent components of aerosol and their …

Aim: Compliance with infection control practices is the key to quality care and excellence in
dentistry. Infection control remains one of the most cost-beneficial interventions available …

Introduction: Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWLs) have shown to be a source of Legionella
infection. We report the experience of different dental healthcare settings where a risk …

Output water from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) may be a potential source of infection for
both dental healthcare staff and patients. This study compared the efficacy of different …

Background Droplets and aerosols produced during dental procedures are a risk factor for
microbial and viral transmission. Unlike sodium hypochlorite, hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is …