Simple devices control dental aerosols and droplets
Dental procedures produce aerosols which contain oral microbes, creating potential for infectious disease transmission, new research has revealed.
17 November 2021
A study by Newcastle University experts, published in the Journal of Dental Research, investigated the effect of using the simple devices known as a Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) device on aerosols and droplets produced during dental procedures.
LEV devices are designed to be placed over the patient’s mouth to capture aerosols and droplets at the source.
