@inproceedings{b12d1fd6da734ded8787ca8ef20c4b74,
title = "Effect of ultrasonic scaler tip on the aerosol generation in dental scaling",
abstract = "The significant amount of bioaerosols generated during dental surgical procedures is considered an important factor in the potential transmission of viruses similar to SARS-CoV-2 within dental hospitals. This study explores how the scaler tip affects the aerosol generation during ultrasonic scaling. By establishing appropriate experimental conditions using an ultrasonic scaler and artificial saliva, aerosol concentrations generated under different parameters were measured. The results showed that a large number of aerosols can be generated when the tip depth under liquid surface is around 1mm. Similar results can be found at a specific scaler angle. Moreover, thinner scaler tip tended to produce more aerosols of smaller size. This work can provide useful guidance for reducing bioaerosol generation and improving indoor air quality during dental scaling procedures in dental hospitals.",
keywords = "Aerosol generation, Dental clinic environment, Indoor air quality, Ultrasonic vibration",
author = "G. Yang and Fu, \{S. C.\} and Chan, \{K. C.\} and Mui, \{K. W.\} and Chao, \{Christopher Y.H.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2024 18th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2024 - Conference Program and Proceedings. All rights reserved.; 18th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2024 ; Conference date: 07-07-2024 Through 11-07-2024",
year = "2024",
language = "English",
series = "18th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2024 - Conference Program and Proceedings",
publisher = "International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate",
booktitle = "18th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, INDOOR AIR 2024 - Conference Program and Proceedings",
}