Guidelines for Infection Control in Dental Health-Care Settings—2003
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Slide 79: Available DUWL Technology
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- Independent reservoirs
- Chemical treatment
- Filtration
- Combinations
- Sterile water delivery systems
Speaker Notes
In recent years, commercial devices and procedures designed to improve the quality of water used in dental treatment have become widely available. Examples of methods shown to be effective include the following:
- Self-contained water systems combined with intermittent or continuous
chemical treatment.
- In-line microfilters.
- Combinations of these treatments.
- Another alternative is to bypass the conventional dental water delivery system entirely and use either autoclavable or disposable pathways, such as sterile water delivery systems.
As with any dental equipment, always consult with the dental unit manufacturer for appropriate methods to maintain the recommended quality of dental water.
Page last reviewed: September 22, 2009
Page last modified: April 26, 2005
Content source:
Division of Oral Health,
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and
Health Promotion
