"The primary reason for mandating the wearing of face masks is to protect dental personnel from airborne pathogens. This review has established that face masks

"The primary reason for mandating the wearing of face masks is to protect dental personnel from airborne pathogens. This review has established that face masks are incapable of providing such a level of protection. Unless the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, national and provincial dental associations and regulatory agencies publically admit this fact, they will be guilty of perpetuating a myth which will be a disservice to the dental profession and its patients." Archived snapshot: https://archive.is/6bE19 https://archive.is/6bE19