Dental Aerosol particle transmission

coarse particles are 2.5–10 microns, fine particles are less than 2.5 microns, and ultrafine particles are less than 0.1 micron. The nose typically filters air particles above 10 microns. If a particle is less than 10 microns, it can enter the respiratory system.

If it is less than 2.5 microns, it can enter the alveoli. A particle less than 0.1 micron, or an ultrafine particle like the COVID-19 virus, can enter the bloodstream and target organs such as the heart and brain. The current scientific consensus is that most transmission via respiratory secretions happens in the form of large respiratory droplets rather than small aerosols. Droplets are often heavy enough that they do not travel very far; instead, they fall from the air after traveling up to six feet

Considering this phenomenon Journal of odontology is accepting research articles from the esteemed researchers on the relevant areas of research in the coming 2020 upcoming issue.

https://www.longdom.org/submissions/odontology.html

Best Regards

Ruth T Casey

Senior Journal coordinator

Journal of Odontology