Journal
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
Volume 99, Issue 3, Pages 303-305Publisher
W B SAUNDERS CO LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.03.002
Keywords
Aerosol; ATP bioluminescence; Bacterial contamination; Dental treatment; Infection control; Splatter
Funding
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (KAKENHI) [17K12008]
- Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research [17K12008] Funding Source: KAKEN
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Aerosol and splatter produced during dental treatments (ultrasonic scaling and professional mechanical tooth cleaning) are potential sources of infection. Contamination patterns on the mask, goggles, chest and gowned right arm of operators, and on the goggles of patients before and after dental treatments were investigated using ATP bioluminescence analysis. Contamination on every surface tested increased significantly after dental treatment. Maximum contamination was found on the goggles of patients. Aerosol and splatter produced during dental treatments therefore have the potential to spread infection to operators and patients. ATP bioluminescence is a useful tool for monitoring surface contamination. (C) 2018 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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