BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE With the increasing use of laser resurfacing, concerns have arisen about the biological hazards associated with the procedure. This study analyzed the potential bacterial and viral exposure to operating room personnel as a result of the laser smoke plume in CO2 laser resurfacing. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS Thirteen consecutive patients underwent CO2 laser resu...

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Dental turbines and scalers, used every day in dental operatories, feature built-in water spray that generates considerable amounts of aerosol. The problem is it not exactly known how much. Since the outbreak COVID-19, several aerosol safety recommendations have been issued—based on little empirical evidence, as almost no data are available exact concentrations generated during treatment. Simil...