Aerosols Contamination in the Dental Practice Following Everyday Procedures: An Observational Study

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Authors

Magda Mensi · University of Brescia

Marcel Donnet · Electro Medical Systems (Switzerland)

Silvia Marchetti · University of Brescia

Luca Mantelli · University of Brescia

Eleonora Scotti · University of Brescia

Annamaria Sordillo · University of Brescia

Stefano Calza ·

Abstract

Routine professional oral hygiene procedures do not increase air contamination. However, cavity excavation with LVE creates a significantly higher bacterial count in the air.

Topics & Keywords

Dental Research and COVID-19 Infection Control in Healthcare Dental Radiography and Imaging

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: International Journal of Dental Hygiene

Volume 23, Issue 3, pp. 449-455

DOI: 10.1111/idh.12881

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