ArticleInternational dental journal2019
Three key factors influencing the bacterial contamination of dental unit waterlines: a 6-year survey from 2012 to 2017.
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- Bacterial biofilm prevalence in dental unit waterlines: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2023Pooled it
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- Periodic detection and disinfection maintenance of dental unit waterlines in dental simulation head model laboratories.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Mycobiology of Dental Unit Water: A Systematic Scoping Review.International dental journal · 2025Article
- In vitro evaluation of hypochlorous acid-silver nanoparticle waterline disinfectant for dental unit waterline disinfection.BMC chemistry · 2025Article
- Bacterial contamination of new dental unit waterlines and efficacy of shock disinfection.BMC microbiology · 2024Article
- The effect of different types of water sources on dental unit waterline contamination: A systematic review and meta analysis.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Initial waterline contamination byMicrobiology spectrum · 2024Article
- The importance of biofilm contamination control for dental unit waterlines: a multicenter assessment of the microbiota diversity of biofilm in dental unit waterlines.Journal of oral microbiology · 2024Article
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- Dental unit waterline testing practices: an 11-Year retrospective study.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Comparative evaluation of effect of sodium hypochlorite and chlorhexidine in dental unit waterline on aerosolized bacteria generated during dental treatment.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Construction of ZnO/PCL Antibacterial Coating Potentially for Dental Unit Waterlines.Journal of functional biomaterials · 2023Article
- Accelerating Payload Release from Complex Coacervates through Mechanical Stimulation.Polymers · 2023Article
- Activity of Ozonated Water in Sterilising and Disinfecting Dental Unit Water Pipelines System: A Comparative Study.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2022Article
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- Distinct Microbial Community of Accumulated Biofilm in Dental Unit Waterlines of Different Specialties.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2021Article
- Dental care and personal protective measures for dentists and non-dental health care workers.Disease-a-month : DM · 2020Review
- Prevention and Control ofPathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe contaminated output water from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) is a potential risk to both patients and dental personnel who are frequently exposed to this water or aerosols.
aimThe purpose was to evaluate the contamination level and prevalence of bacteria in the output water of DUWLs, and to identify key factors to provide technical support for formulating relevant policies.
methodsWe developed a special sampling connector designed for collecting dental handpiece output water and a measurement device to assess retraction of a dental chair unit (DCU). Output water from dental handpieces and air/water syringes were collected as representative of DUWLs. Water samples were tested with reference to China's national standard.
findingsFrom 2012 to 2017, 318 DCUs were randomly selected from 64 hospitals in Tianjin, China. Of these DCUs, 78.93% had no disinfection to prevent DUWL contamination. Three-hundred and forty-three (56.14%) samples complied with the guidelines on DUWL output water. The highest concentration of bacteria was 1.8 × 10
conclusionThere was a high rate of contamination in DUWLs. This highlights the need to develop national standards. There is a need to disinfect the DUWLs periodically and use a cleaner source of water; more attention should be paid to the efficacy of DCU anti-retraction valves.
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