Author: Polednik B.
Source: Environ Res.
Year: 2014
Comment:
The researcher of this study, which is relevant to occupational and patient exposures in a dental office, concludes, "The exposure to aerosol and bioaerosol particles generated in dental offices may pose a considerable health risk, all the more that such particles contain increased amounts of potentially toxic metallic elements."
Abstract / Excerpt:
“This study reports comprehensive aerosol and bioaerosol measurements in a dental office. The highest submicrometer particle concentrations were observed during dental grinding and they were on average 16 times higher than the indoor background. Certain metallic trace elements and total carbon concentrations were significantly elevated (>10 times) in the particles deposited in the operating room. Dental procedures also contributed to increased bacterial contamination that may pose a health risk both for dental personnel and patients.”
Citation:
Polednik B. Aerosol and bioaerosol particles in a dental office. Environ Res. 2014;134:405-9.