INFECTION CONTROL Dental Unit Waterlines Why keep your dental unit waterlines clean? Most dental unit waterlines contain biofilm which may harbour nasty, disease causing microorganisms. How clean does the water used as irrigant/coolant need to be? * * * For non surgical dental procedures the bacteria count in the water should be no less than potable water (less than 500 CFU/ml) For immunocompromised patients, it is recommended the water contain less than 200 CFU/ml For surgical procedures, use sterile irrigants such as sterile water or sterile saline as a coolant How can you keep the waterlines clean? * * * * * * Flush for 2 mins at the start of each day Flush air and waterlines from any device entering the oral cavity (eg air/water syringe) for 30 seconds between patients Fit anti-retraction valves on all waterlines Treat the water, this includes chemical dosing with products like Alpron/Bilpron, Dentapure or Oxygenal (KaVo) Monitor the bacterial count Check dental unit manufacturers instructions SAVE 20 % Dentapure Dentapure is compatible with all dental units and installation takes just minutes. System for Decontamination of treatment water Alpron For DAILY use. * * * * * CR1-DP365B $365 CR1-DP365M Dentapure Municipal Alpron & Bilpron 10% Liquid concentrate for optimal hygiene of procedural water in dental treatment units. Clean water Clear choice Dentapure Water Bottle SAVE $365 Prevents the regrowth of germs Removes and prevents the formation of algae Prevents the sedimentation of lime stone deposits Non-corrosive Free from silver nitrate RD-ALPRON 1L Bottle $136.49 Bilpron Liquid pre mixed for optimal hygiene of procedural water in dental treatment units. Use WEEKLY RD-3181 Orde rs 1 3 0 0 6 5 1L Bottle 8 8 2 2 $46.49 45