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Lookup NU author(s): James AllisonORCiD, Dr Richard HollidayORCiD, Professor Justin DurhamORCiD, Professor Nicholas JakubovicsORCiD
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The importance of aerosols (particles suspended in air) produced during dental procedures became more apparent than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns over transmission of infection in these aerosols led to unprecedented disruption to dental services across the world, adversely impacting patients’ oral health. This article discusses the evidence related to airborne transmission of infectious diseases and the relevance to dentistry. The production of bioaerosols (aerosols carrying biological material) during dental procedures is explored, as well as how the potential risks posed by these bioaerosols can be controlled. A better understanding of dental bioaerosols is needed to prevent similar disruption to dental services in future outbreaks, and to reduce the risk of infection of dental professionals when treating patients with active infections who require urgent or emergency dental care.
Author(s): Allison JR, Tiede S, Holliday R, Durham J, Jakubovics NS
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: International Dental Journal
Year: 2024
Volume: 74
Issue: 2
Pages: S418-S428
Online publication date: 06/11/2024
Acceptance date: 20/09/2024
Date deposited: 07/11/2024
ISSN (print): 0020-6539
ISSN (electronic): 1875-595X
Publisher: Elsevier BV
URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2024.09.026
DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2024.09.026
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