New Aerosol Control Device Provides Affordable Option for COVID-19 Prevention

Posted: February 2, 2021
Edited by Dentaltown staff

LAS VEGAS—The AiroPur dental aerosol suction cup by the Ho Dental Company is a disposable suction device for controlling aerosols, especially during procedures such as ultrasonic scaling or coronal polishing. Dental practices can also promote its use to patients as an innovative measure taken against the spread of COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses. 


New Aerosol Control Device Provides Affordable Option for COVID-19 Prevention


 
The AiroPur inserts right into the end of the high-volume evacuation (HVE) hose. The patient holds the top of the AiroPur even with their lower lip while the HVE is operational, effectively pulling aerosols from the mouth and the air surrounding the patient’s face. The device eliminates the need for bulky or expensive new equipment, saving dollars as well as precious space in the operatory. At less than $1 apiece, AiroPur is priced to be inexpensive enough to be disposable. However, its construction also makes the AiroPur autoclavable for re-use.

Ho Dental Founder and inventor Dr. Phillip Ho, DMD, created the AiroPur as the latest in his personal effort to fight against the spread of COVID-19. Ho also serves as chief operating officer for ACatechol, a company recently awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation for the development of a germicidal coating technology that protects against the spread of coronaviruses by touch. His brother, Dr. David Ho, professor of medicine at Columbia University, is at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development.
 
For more information, visit hodentalcompany.com/product/airopur-dental-aerosol-suction-cup.
 


 
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