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  • Title: Use of chlorine dioxide to disinfect dental unit waterlines.
    Author: Smith AJ, Bagg J, Hood J.
    Journal: J Hosp Infect; 2001 Dec; 49(4):285-8. PubMed ID: 11740878.
    Abstract:
    This paper describes a trial of chlorine dioxide in dental unit waterlines to produce potable quality water. Four treatment protocols using 50 ppm activated chlorine dioxide solution were tested. Each caused a short-term (<48 h) decline in total viable counts but did not provide potable quality water. Intermittent use of chloride dioxide is thus not suitable for long-term decontamination of dental unit waterlines. Units should be redesigned to discourage biofilm formation, and more research into practical methods of achieving potable water is required in the interim.
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