title: Dental unit water contamination.
abstract: Choices are available for preventing and controlling waterline contamination, but some of them require a substantial commitment by personnel charged with maintenance of the waterlines. Other approaches and technologies are being developed and tested. If approved by the appropriate agencies, they will offer even more preventive choices. It is fortunate that we have multiple options available, but each requires a serious commitment for follow-through. My money is on dentists, hygienists, and assistants to continue to respond professionally and proactively.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Molinari
mesh_terms: D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000382:microbiology*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation; D013499:Surface Properties; D014871:Water Microbiology; D014881:Water Supply / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants