Indoor air within the dental industry is continuously polluted by mercury vapours, fine dust, particles and micro-organisms within the dental practice itself, and at the oral hygienist by odours and micro-organisms. A healthy indoor environment is extremely important for dental practices. Mercury, small free floating metal particles, porcelain, ceramic particles and chemical disinfectants, as well as bacteria and viruses from the patients mouth are all present within the practice.
During the removal of amalgam (fillings) the air is filled with high levels of mercury vapour. This is unhealthy for both patients and employees. It may cause respiratory problems, lung problems and allergic reactions. Mr. Cees Wijsman: “You really notice that the air cleaners work. For example, as soon as you set the air cleaner to a higher level, the overdose of sweat odours disappear in an instant. An additional advantage is that the air cleaners recede nicely into the ceiling. But more important is that the air cleaners work well! And that they do”.