title: Decontamination of dental unit water systems: a review of current recommendations.
abstract: It is now recognised that water delivered to dental handpieces and air/water syringes via dental unit water systems may become significantly contaminated with micro-organisms which originate from the incoming water supply and, to a lesser extent, with oral micro-organisms. The purpose of this article is to review the literature relating to the risks associated with contamination of dental unit water systems and methods which may be used to minimise these risks.
authors.affiliation: Division of Child Dental Health, Leeds Dental Institute, University of Leeds.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Fayle
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Pollard
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms; D003666:Decontamination / Q000379:methods*; D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D003748:Dental Equipment; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D019551:Dental Disinfectants