Control methods of the microbial water quality in dental unit waterlines

• Autorzy: Szymanska J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Microbiological control of water quality in dental units waterlines is extremely significant for patients and dental personnel. Based on the latest scientific literature, ways of reducing microbial contamination of dental treatment water and biofilm elimination are presented. The use of disinfectants, drying, and flushing are described. Further research to evaluate effectiveness, convenience on a day-to-day basis and economic aspects of various methods is required.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

dental personnel; microbial quality; occupational hazard; water quality; dental unit; microbial contamination; occupational medicine; microbial control; biofilm

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine
• Rocznik: 2003
• Tom: 10
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.1-4

Twórcy

autor

Szymanska J.

• Institute of Agricultural Medicine, Jaczewskiego 2, P.O.Box 185, 20-950 Lublin, Poland

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