The most effective way to reduce the amount of aerosols coming from the high-speed handpiece from being sprayed into the air is to _____________

a. turn off the water to the handpiece
b. place the rubber dam on the patient
c. use the saliva ejector
d. use the HVE


d
RATIONALE: The most effective way to reduce the amount of aerosols coming from the high-speed handpiece from being sprayed into the air is to use the HVE.

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