Dental Bio Aerosols - Ignored Occupational Hazard | Chapter 01 | Theory and Applications of Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 1
An aerosol is a suspension of solid or
liquid particles in air or other gaseous environment. Sources of bacterial
aerosols exist within and outside the dental clinic. The generation of
bacterial aerosols and splatters appears to be highest during dental procedures.
The use of rotary dental and surgical instruments and air-water syringes
generates visible infectious spray, that enclose large-particle spatter of
water, saliva, microorganisms, blood, and other debris. Several infectious
diseases could be transmitted to staff and patients by airborne bacterial and
other contaminants in the dental clinic. The vigilant use of barriers along
with appropriate immunizations procedures could safe guard the dental
fraternity from the ill-effects of the aerosols.
Author(s) Details
S. Meenakshi
Department of
Prosthodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, India.
H. S. Sreeshyla
Department of Oral
Pathology, JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, India.
N. Raghunath
Department of Orthodontics,
JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS University, India.
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