Justin Rust

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Was COVID-19 a 'perfect storm' for bacterial contamination inside dental unit waterlines?

With September being Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, it seems like the perfect time to discuss dental unit waterline (DUWL) safety and what dental practices should know. Did the COVID-19 shutdown create an ideal scenario for bacteria to grow in your DUWLs? Kellie Thimmes of ProEdge Dental Water Labs answers that question.


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