Table 2 Infectious viruses from face shield swabs marked as positive ( +) or negative (-).
From: High-volume evacuation mitigates viral aerosol spread in dental procedures
Dental procedure | Culture result (HVE +) | Culture result (HVE-) |
|---|---|---|
Air turbine handpiece | – | – |
High-speed dental handpiece | – | – |
Ultrasonic scaler | – | + |
Air–water spray | – | – |
Air spray | + | + |
