Reducing aerosol in the practice

Many doubt this will all be forgotten about in a few months and so we believe there is no time like the present to address this big question. This is not a new problem the dental practice faces, and there are already some great proven products that can help alleviate this problem.

Carl Wise from MC Dental Equipment discusses a few options he recommends where aerosol can be reduced in the practice.

Electric Handpiece

The main piece of equipment on this list is a replacement for the trusty old air turbine handpiece. Running at speeds of over 330,000 RPM and with coolant spray and air, the aerosol generated here is substantial. The obvious choice is to upgrade your delivery unit to allow the use of and electric motor and electric handpieces.

This can seem a very costly investment, however if you work closely with your equipment provider you will find there are a lot of different options which can suit all budgets and some where no engineer is required. This technology has been around now for some time and there are many solutions from all the top brands across the world.