The Compliance Divas Podcast
Our podcast covers current topics such as infection prevention and control, OSHA and HIPAA compliance for dentistry. We discuss the latest regulatory information, answer frequently asked questions and give suggestions for dental practices to make compliance easy and sustainable.The Compliance Divas are a trusted source for consistent, accurate information based upon current guidelines, standards, science, and recommendations.
The Compliance Divas Podcast
#77 Are You Sure Your Dental Unit Water is Really Safe for Patients?
It's a known fact, dental unit waterlines (DUWL) can become highly colonized with bacteria. So how do you know if your DUWL are really quality-controlled and meet current safety standards? In this episode, the Compliance Divas discuss the reality of water testing compliance levels and why routine testing and shocking is key.
Resources:
CDC Health Alert Network - Dental Unit Waterlines 10-31-2022
https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2022/han00478.asp
CDC Division of Oral Health - Dental Unit Water Quality
https://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/infectioncontrol/summary-infection-prevention-practices/dental-unit-water-quality.html
Educational Resources - ProEdge Dental Water Labs
https://proedgedental.com/resources/#slide-video
Safe Water Webinar - ProEdge Dental Water Labs
https://proedgedental.com/safe-water-webinar/