In this episode of In the Sterilization Room with Jackie, we take a deep dive into high volume evacuation. A recent study, published in the Journal of Periodontology, showed that HVE is an effective aerosol mitigation strategy. Infection prevention and sterilization expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, talks about the role of HVE in the orthodontic office. She not only talks about the importance of cleaning and maintaining your evacuation lines, and how and when to do this, but also the importance of testing your lines. From there, she talks about the HVE options available and which is best for different orthodontic procedures, including options for the orthodontic assistant who is working solo. OP

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