Background Bio-aerosols originate from different sources and their potentially pathogenic
nature may form a hazard to healthcare workers and patients. So far no extensive review on …

Background Many dental procedures produce aerosols (droplets, droplet nuclei and
splatter) that harbour various pathogenic micro‐organisms and may pose a risk for the …

Objectives Aerosols and splatter are routinely generated in dental practice and can be
contaminated by potentially harmful bacteria or viruses such as SARS-CoV-2. Therefore …

The aim of this systematic review and network meta-analysis was to identify and rank the
effectiveness of different interventions used in dental practice to reduce microbial load in …

The spread of drug-resistant bacteria has significantly reduced the effectiveness of current
antibiotics and poses a growing global challenge. Therefore, there is an urgent demand to …

The generation of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS) has been found to occur
during inflammatory procedures, during cell ischemia, and in various crucial developmental …

Aerosol and bioaerosol concentration measurements were performed in a dental office
during routine procedures. Average mass concentrations of submicrometer PM 1 particles …

Background Infection is one of the most crucial problems in health care services worldwide.
It is considered one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality associated with …

Introduction Infection prevention in dental practice is a principle of utmost importance aiming
to protect patients, the dental team, and ultimately, public health. The recent pandemic of …

The outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has significantly affected the dental …