Trusted by 55,000+ Healthcare Facilities
Surgically Clean Air was born in dental operatories—where aerosol management isn't optional and infection control is mandatory. Today, 55,000+ healthcare facilities trust our 5-Stage HEPA-Rx filtration with UV-C germicidal technology to protect patients, staff, and practice viability.
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The Verdict: 91% of evaluators rated Surgically Clean Air systems excellent or good. 82% said they would incorporate our technology into their practice.
Aerosol-Generating Procedures
Dental procedures generate aerosols that can remain suspended for hours. High-speed handpieces, ultrasonic scalers, and air-water syringes create fine mists containing saliva, blood, and potentially infectious material.
Existing HVAC systems may not provide enough filtration or air changes to clear procedure-generated aerosols quickly. Portable HEPA air filtration can supplement existing ventilation and increase effective air cleaning within the room.
For clinical teams, ACH is most useful when it is tied to the room itself. Room dimensions, existing ventilation, purifier airflow, and the number of units all affect how quickly airborne particles are removed. Increasing effective air changes can help clear procedure-generated aerosols more quickly, which may support shorter fallow periods between patients when the equipment is appropriately sized. Because every operatory is different, healthcare facilities should calculate their target ACH rather than relying on square footage alone. Surgically Clean Air can help practices evaluate room size, airflow, and placement when planning medical-grade air purifiers for clinical spaces.
Filtration also matters. Surgically Clean Air uses HEPA-Rx media that captures 99.97% of airborne particles at 0.3 microns. In equipped systems, the HEPA stage works with other technologies rather than acting alone. A pre-filter captures larger debris, activated carbon adsorbs odors, VOCs, and chemical fumes, and enclosed UV-C germicidal technology adds a treatment stage for airborne microorganisms moving through the unit. These technologies address different air quality concerns, so they should be considered together when evaluating an air cleaner for infection control. Learn more about Surgically Clean Air’s clinical-grade filtration technology and how each stage functions.
Independent evaluation can provide additional context for healthcare buyers. The Gordon J. Christensen Clinicians Report® evaluated Surgically Clean Air systems in dental operatories, and 91% of evaluators rated COBALT® or JADE® 2.0 excellent or good and worthy of trial by colleagues. Surgically Clean Air also reports more than 55,000 facilities installed. These figures provide evidence of clinical adoption while keeping performance claims separate from individual room-sizing requirements. See the independent validation behind the technology.
Fallow time costs you money.
Higher effective air change rates can reduce the time required to clear airborne contaminants. For busy practices, shorter clearance times may provide greater scheduling flexibility between aerosol-generating procedures.
Medical Offices & Surgical Centers
Beyond dentistry, medical offices face similar challenges. Waiting rooms concentrate potentially infectious patients. Exam rooms see rapid turnover. Surgical centers require the highest levels of air quality control.
The same 5-Stage technology that protects dental operatories adapts to any clinical environment. Portable JADE® 2.0 units provide flexibility, while ceiling-mounted COBALT® systems offer permanent infrastructure for larger facilities.
The right configuration depends on how the clinical space is used. JADE® 2.0 provides portable air purification for operatories, exam rooms, waiting areas, and other spaces where flexibility is useful. Its five-stage design combines particle filtration, activated carbon, and enclosed UV-C treatment, and it operates at 37.3 dB on its lowest setting. Quiet operation can be important in treatment rooms and consultation areas where staff need to communicate clearly with patients. Review the JADE® 2.0 specifications for airflow, filtration, and coverage details.
For practices that prefer a permanent installation and want to keep floor space clear, COBALT® integrates into the ceiling grid. Ceiling-mounted purification can be useful in operatories, waiting rooms, and larger clinical areas where portable equipment could interfere with patient flow or other equipment. Whether a practice chooses a portable or ceiling-mounted system, sizing should account for room volume, occupancy, existing ventilation, desired ACH, and workflow. Facilities with multiple operatories or more complex requirements can talk to a Clinical Air Specialist for configuration guidance and pricing. In multi-room facilities, placement is also part of the sizing decision. A unit must be positioned so filtered air can circulate through the occupied zone without obstructing treatment areas or staff movement. Reviewing these factors before purchase helps the practice choose a configuration that supports cleaner air while fitting the way clinicians and patients actually use the space.
Healthcare Air Purification FAQ
Fallow time is the waiting period after aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) before the next patient can be seated. Professional-grade air purifiers with high air change rates can significantly reduce fallow time by rapidly clearing aerosols from the operatory, allowing practices to see more patients per day.
Yes. Surgically Clean Air systems have been independently evaluated by Clinicians Report—the original dental product testing organization funded by practitioners, not manufacturers. 91% of evaluators rated our systems excellent or good, and 82% said they would incorporate them into their practice.
The appropriate air change rate depends on the operatory’s size, existing ventilation, airflow and infection-control needs. CDC recommends evaluating room ACH and considering portable HEPA filtration to help reduce aerosol concentrations. JADE® 2.0 can increase effective air changes when appropriately sized and positioned for the space.
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What Healthcare Professionals Are Saying
Kelly, You are the best at what you do and sell an awesome
“Kelly, You are the best at what you do and sell an awesome product! Our staff always talk about our surgically clean units to all our patients. I even printed the scan me barcode and placed it on our unit in the waiting room.”
Surgically Clean Air. The most effective air purifying system. Many of them will
“Surgically Clean Air. The most effective air purifying system. Many of them will be placed around Chang Dental Group facilities. I got this unit for my brother a few years ago when he suffered a severe rare lung disease. He has since recovered well and has continued to use this unit in his house.”
The Jade units are working very well and my team finds
“The Jade units are working very well and my team finds them very easy to operate and especially like the hands-free function. We are awaiting our omicron wave (!) and feel reassured the clean air units are adding to our layers of protection!”
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