title: Aerosols and splatter in dentistry--a neglected menace?
abstract: Two main types of particulate matter may be produced during routine dental procedures, namely aerosols and splatter. The principal difference between them is the size of the particles from which they are made. The behaviour of such particles in air and their possible health risks are complex. However, the use of high volume evacuation, pre-procedural mouthrinses and rubber dam are the most effective methods of reducing the unwanted risk of exposure.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Dental Health, Bristol Dental Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: Christian J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Day
authors.forename: Jonathan R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Sandy
authors.forename: Anthony J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ireland
mesh_terms: D000336:Aerosols / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification; D000391:Air Microbiology; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification; D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor / Q000517:prevention & control; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003770:Dental Offices; D004391:Dust; D006801:Humans; D001239:Inhalation / Q000502:physiology; D008397:Masks; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010316:Particle Size; D052638:Particulate Matter / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000145:classification; D012307:Risk Factors; D016733:Rubber Dams; D012995:Solubility; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D000336:Aerosols; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004391:Dust; D009067:Mouthwashes; D052638:Particulate Matter; D014867:Water