Purpose: The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 has generated renewed interest in the potential
transmission of viral contaminants via ultrasonic scaler-generated aerosols. The purpose of …

Objective Healthcare agencies recommend limited use of aerosol‐generating procedures to
mitigate disease (COVID‐19) transmission. However, total dispersion patterns of aerosols …

Ultrasonic scaling procedures generates aerosol produced by ultrasonic scalers, air-water
syringes, and high-speed handpieces. Dental procedures that generate aerosol are …

Background Limited use of aerosol-generating procedures has been recommended during
the COVID-19 pandemic to keep from spreading this disease. The total dispersion patterns …

Objective SARS-CoV-2 can be carried by aerosols and droplets produced during dental
procedures, particularly by the use of high-speed handpieces, air-water syringes, and …

Background Dental procedures often produce aerosols and spatter, which have the potential
to transmit pathogens such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant changes in the provision of dental
services, aimed at reducing the spread of respiratory pathogens through restrictions on …

Background: The spatter or aerosol reduction of suction devices during ultrasonic scaling
need to be further evaluated to better mitigate the risk of COVID-19 infection for both dental …

Context Routine dental procedures produce aerosol and splatter, which pose a potential risk
to the clinician and dental personnel, as well as the immunocompromised patient. Reports …

Background: Control of contamination in the dental office has sometimes deterred
practitioners from using ultrasonic scalers. Recent studies point to the aerosol and splatter …