title: Management of dental unit water lines.
abstract: Dental unit water lines harbour considerable amounts of bacteria, derived from the biofilm on their inner surfaces, and the continuous reservoir of bacteria carries the potential to infect patients and dental workers alike. This article reviews the different methods of control and provides recent recommendations for ensuring that water of satisfactory quality is delivered to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Queen's University, Belfast.
authors.forename: Hisham
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: al Shorman
authors.forename: Layla Abu
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Nabaa
authors.forename: Wilson A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Coulter
authors.forename: Caroline L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Pankhurst
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lynch
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development; D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D019551:Dental Disinfectants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000382:microbiology*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental; D009055:Mouth / Q000382:microbiology; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D013499:Surface Properties; D014871:Water Microbiology; D018508:Water Purification; D014881:Water Supply
chemical_list: D019551:Dental Disinfectants