Certain dental procedures produce high levels of aerosols containing pathogenic
microorganisms, posing a risk for the transmission of infections in dental settings. This study …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which is mainly transmitted through droplets
without overlooking other sources of transmission, rendered attention on the air quality in …

Background Many instruments used in dentistry are rotary, such as handpieces, water
syringes, and ultrasonic scalers that produce aerosols. The spray created by these …

The coronavirus disease pandemic has afforded dental professionals an opportunity to
reconsider infection control during treatment. We investigated the efficacy of combining …

Dental aerosols pose a risk to dental healthcare workers (DHCWs). High-volume evacuators
(HVE) are commonly recommended to efficiently eliminate dental aerosols. However, there …

There has been profound growth in the use of 3D printed materials in dentistry in general,
including orthodontics. The opportunity to impart antimicrobial properties to 3D printed parts …

Background: COVID-19 lead to the adoption of containment measures including temporary
closure of dental clinics. Despite the risk of infection transmission, dental emergencies have …

Introduction Aerosol generation in a dental setting is a critical concern, and approaches that
aim at decreasing bacterial load in aerosols are of high priority for dental professionals. The …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the provision of dental
services, aimed at reducing the spread of respiratory pathogens through restrictions on …

Background: Since the outbreak of COVID-19, how to reduce the risk of spreading viruses
and other microorganisms while performing aerosolgenerating procedures (AGPs) has …