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Aerosols in Ultrasonic Instrumentation: Comparison of particle spread utilizing saliva ejectors versus high-volume evacuation

Gina M. Agostini-Walesch, Alexandra C. Pierre-Bez, Gina Marcelli-Munk, David S. Hancock, Qing Hong, Bradford Smith and John C. Mitchell
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2021, 95 (3) 18-24;
Gina M. Agostini-Walesch
Clinical research coordinator, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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Alexandra C. Pierre-Bez
Assistant professor, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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Gina Marcelli-Munk
Dental hygienist at the Dental Institute-Glendale, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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David S. Hancock
Assistant professor, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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Qing Hong
Laboratory manager, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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Bradford Smith
Associate professor and dean, College of Dental Medicine, Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ, USA.
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