Waterlines in the Dental Unit
Water is transferred from one location to another through a series of waterlines. While making this journey, the water can pick up a few microbes or germs called biofilm. The more tubing the water goes through, the more likely it is that biofilm builds up.
The average dental unit consists of thin tubes that force the water through at an excellerated pace. Recent studies have shown that this, along with the number of waterlines that the water has to go through increases the amount of biofilm in the water UNLESS the dentist has filters in place to filter the water. The American Dental Association has stated that dentists need to hold the water in the dental units to the same standard as drinking water. According to the American Public Health Association, drinking water cannot contain more than 500 colony forming units per million.
Here at Smile Station Dental, we have filters that are maintained and replaced yearly to ensure the quality and health of the water being delivered at the dental units. Our patients continued good health is a priority of ours.
Source: Waterlines, Dental Unit - American Dental Association - ADA.org
R. Eric Emery, DDS
Smile Station Dental
2901 Dougherty Ferry Rd, Suite 400
St. Louis, MO 63122
(314)821-7100
smilestationdental.com
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