THE SUITABILITY OF APPLYING METHODS TO DECREASE A BIOAEROSOL CLOUD'S DISTRIBU- TION AT A DENTIST (review article)

The transmission of germs in dental settings has now been the subject of numerous research publications. The patient's oral cavity, which is home to a variety of bacteria and fungus, is where a dentist performs their direct job. A specific quantity of bacteria settles on the surface of dental office equipment, and microbial aerosol builds up around the patient and dentist during professional oral hygiene, caries treatment, and other dental treatments. Medical personnel's health is at risk from this type of bacterial, protozoan, and fungal seeding since it may result in the emergence of an infectious process. This is particularly important in light of the COVID-19 pandemic at the moment. Wearing personal protective equipment, like as masks, gloves, screens, and helmets, is essential because it lowers the risk of infection for both the patient and the physician. Several research have been conducted to lessen the transmission of harmful bacteria. One of these studies focused on patients using antiseptic rinses prior to dental procedures, which lowers the quantity of microorganisms in the patient's oral cavity. Moreover, bactericidal lamps are required in the doctor's office to purify the air; ventilation is a vital defense against the growth of bacteria. The bioaerosol cloud is less likely to spread when a vacuum cleaner, saliva ejector, and other intraoral suction tools are used.