Modern modified aerosol box: Isolation aid for oral health care professionals during dental procedures

J Popul Ther Clin Pharmacol. 2022 Jul 16;29(3):e58-e61. doi: 10.47750/jptcp.2022.938. eCollection 2022.

Abstract

COVID-19 affected healthcare professionals globally, especially dentists, which is airborne and transmitted through contact. Most dental procedures are aerosol generated and these aerosols in dental practice tend to transmit acute respiratory infections like COVID-19. Recently, a few authors recommended using the aerosol box to reduce the aerosol count in a dental setting. However, the study aims to describe and recommend a reformed aerosol box desand to practice safe dentistry.

Keywords: Aerosols; COVID-19; dental operatory; dentistry.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Dentistry
  • Health Personnel
  • Humans
  • Respiratory Aerosols and Droplets
  • SARS-CoV-2