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How dangerous are Dental Aerosols?
Watch how dental aerosols contaminate the air and surfaces in this exclusive video.
Dental aerosols are some of the most dangerous contamination carriers in the dental working environment. Blood, nose and throat secretions, saliva, bacteria, and viruses can all become aerosolized during standard dental procedures or surgeries.
Not only is someone at risk of inhaling infectious particles, but these particles remain suspended in the air, settle on surfaces and are often re-aspirated.
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Not only is someone at risk of inhaling infectious particles, but these particles remain suspended in the air, settle on surfaces and are often re-aspirated.
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In one study, bacteria levels in the air increased 6 to 20 times during treatments in both a multi-chair clinic and a closed operatory. Aerosols even spread over 30ft, into areas where there was no dental activity.
Bacteria was found in the air in an amount exceeding the proposed safe value, which created a potential risk both for doctor and patient.1
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria is prevalent in the air during dental surgery. Other studies indicate that 85-90% of these bacteria are Streptococcus bacteria typical for the oral cavity.2
Using an air purification system like VidaShield can significantly reduce potentially hazardous bioaerosols created during dental procedures.
Bacteria was found in the air in an amount exceeding the proposed safe value, which created a potential risk both for doctor and patient.1
Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria is prevalent in the air during dental surgery. Other studies indicate that 85-90% of these bacteria are Streptococcus bacteria typical for the oral cavity.2
Using an air purification system like VidaShield can significantly reduce potentially hazardous bioaerosols created during dental procedures.
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Allen Walker, DDS, Katy Family Dentistry, Katy, TX
Allen Walker, DDS, Katy Family Dentistry, Katy, TX
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Matthew Garman, Project Manager, Community Health Outreach, Jacksonville, FL
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1 Szymańska J: Dental bioaerosol as an occupational hazard in a dentist’s workplace. Ann Agric Environ Med 2007, 14, 203-207.
2 Osorio R, Toledano M, Liébana J, Rosales JI, Lozano JA. Environmental microbial contamination. Pilot study in a dental surgery. Int Dent J 1995, 45, 352-357.