Control of Viral Aerosol Dispersion During Simulated Dental Procedures
Using a comprehensive and depth assessment, this study found that the combination of high-volume evacuation and air-cleaning systems was the most effective measure in mitigating virus dispersion during aerosol-generating dental procedures, translated into lower required waiting (fallow) times between patients' appointments for dental care depending on the type of AGP conducted. The more aerosols are produced during an AGP, the longer it takes to prevent cross-contamination among dental staff and patients. In addition, our findings support the use of HVE, face shields, and well-fitting masks in dental procedures, not only during pandemics but also in everyday practice.
Authors
- Eliana Calvo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9135-0748)
- Edgar O. Beltrán (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9044-2309)
- Jaime E. Castellanos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1596-8383)
- Stefanía Martignon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6505-8356)
- Manuel G. Forero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9972-8621)
- Nicholas S. Jakubovics (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6667-0515)
- Richard Holliday (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9072-8083)
- Myriam L. Velandia-Romero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3340-7304)
- James R. Allison (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0562-4133)
Institutions
- Universidad El Bosque (CO)
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Universidad de Ibagué (CO)
- Newcastle University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Dental Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.identj.2025.103963
- Primary Topic
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00