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

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

Saliva has been regarded as a potential transmission medium in dentistry. This study aims
to investigate the dispersion of salivary aerosols on susceptible individuals and assess the …

Objective: Exposure to aerosol spray generated by high-speed handpieces (HSHs) and
ultrasonic scalers poses a significant health risk to oral health practitioners from airborne …

Background Suspected aerosol-generating dental instruments may cause risks for operators
by transmitting pathogens, such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The aim of our study was to …

The exposure risk of droplets and aerosols emitted from the oral cavity to the dental
professionals and patients has received more attention especially the ongoing outbreak of …

Background Due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and the accompanying contact restrictions,
a new challenge arose for dental education. Despite the limited overall situation, it must be …

Purpose: The hazards of aerosols generated during dental treatments are poorly
understood. This study aimed to establish visualization methods, discover conditions for …

Despite the expanding recognition of the impact of urban design on the well-being of
citizens in planned communities, air quality concerns are frequently neglected in the …

Objectives In this study, we investigated the dispersion patterns of aerosols and droplets in
dental clinics and developed a suction device to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing …