Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Polymers prevent potentially hazardous mist during dentist visit

If the mist in a dentist's office -- sent flying into the air by spinning, vibrating tools -- contains a virus or some other pathogen, it is a health hazard. So researchers studied the viscoelastic properties of food-grade polymers and discovered that the forces of a vibrating tool or dentist's drill are no match for them. Not only did a small admixture of polymers completely eliminate aerosolization, but it did so with ease.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/08/200825113633.htm

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