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The level of filtration protection provided by the N95 respirators used in dental offices is:

  1. 95%
  2. 65%
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Correct answer: A. 95%

N95 = filters ≥95% of airborne particulates.
  • A. Correct. An N95 filters at least 95% of airborne particles (~0.3 µm).
  • B. Far below the N95 standard; not a recognized respirator rating.

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