The combined use of a high-volume evacuator (HVE) with an intraoral suction device significantly reduces the amount of microbial aerosols generated during dental cleanings, according
Emerging evidence indicates that many currently defined aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) are unlikely to play any significant role in generating aerosols that pose a risk to
A collaborative effort between researchers at the University of Minnesota and clinicians has had an immediate impact on patient care and safety amid the COVID-19
Main Content Abstract Aerosols have been a potential threat of infection to dentist and dental auxiliary staff since eternity, But Sars CoV 2 (COVID-19) has
This past year has been eventful, and not just because of the pandemic. Fortunately, our roster of fearless and expert bloggers had plenty of say
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have invented a portable tent-like shield to prevent the spread of saliva and aerosols generated during dental
After measuring and analyzing aerosol generation during dental procedures, researchers at Imperial College London and King’s College London are suggesting changes that can prevent contamination
The close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office environment in a pandemic pose potential health risks that may be more problematic in dental
The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) encourages dentists to consider oral appliances for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) since they don’t generate aerosols
As we all know, many patients are avoiding the dentist’s office during the global pandemic. People are staying away from doctors’ offices and hospitals too,
When a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available, dentists and dental hygienists should be among the first people receiving it, according to the National Academies of Sciences,
As the COVID-19 pandemic tragically unfolds in the United States and other countries, regulatory bodies around the world are trying to provide specific guidelines for
