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  • Title: Disinfection and monitoring of dental unit waterlines.
    Author: Jorgensen MG, Detsch SG, Wolinsky LE.
    Journal: Gen Dent; 1999; 47(2):152-6. PubMed ID: 10687491.
    Abstract:
    Recent increased awareness of dental unit waterline contamination has prompted investigations into potential protocols for improvement in the quality of water delivered to patients. When the protocol was followed (n = 12), contamination levels were reduced to below measurable colony forming units (CFU) defined as < 1 CFU/mL within three weeks and maintained thereafter. When adherence to the protocol was not strictly followed after initial disinfection, contamination quickly returned and remained until additional disinfection was performed.
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