About BiofilmAlert
Dental Unit Waterline Testing
An easy and reliable method to evaluate your dental irrigant water quality.
- Easy to use: Collect water samples in the collection vials and return in the provided insulated return pouch.
- Reliable: Provides third-party documentation of dental unit waterline water quality based on heterotrophic plate counts.
- Fast Results: Comprehensive laboratory report emailed 72 hours after sample is received.
What is biofilm?
Biofilms are microorganisms that can grow on many different surfaces. Microorganisms that form biofilms include bacteria and fungi. Biofilms thrive in wet environments.
Over the course of regular use, waterlines and connected devices such AW syringes can build up biofilms which contaminate the water which flows through them. The result of this can be healthcare acquired infection.
It's simple to signup and test with BiofilmAlert.
Here's how to do it in three easy steps:
Place an order online
Order as many, or as few, testing vials as you need depending on the size of your clinic. You'll need 1 vial per device and/or water source.
Collect your water samples
Take a water sample directly from each device and/or water source and ship your testing vials to our lab using the included prepaid UPS overnight shipping label.
View your results online
Results are reported by email approximately 72 hours after sample is received.
BiofilmAlert Dental Unit Waterline Testing
What’s Included:
- 1 Sterile Sample Vial
- Insulated Mailing Pouch
- 2 Ice Packs
- Chain of Custody
- Illustrated Instructions
- Laboratory Testing
- Overnight Return Postage to Laboratory
Select 1 additional vial per device and/or source
Sign up for our subscription service and receive a new test kit automatically every 3 months.
Save 5% – and never forget about your quarterly compliance testing again!
CDC Recommendations for Dental Unit Water Quality
- Use water that meets EPA regulatory standards for drinking water (i.e., ≤ 500 CFU/mL of heterotrophic water bacteria) for routine dental treatment output water.
- Consult with the dental unit manufacturer for appropriate methods and equipment to maintain the quality of dental water.
- Follow recommendations for monitoring water quality provided by the manufacturer of the unit or waterline treatment product.
- Use sterile saline or sterile water as a coolant/irrigant when performing surgical procedures.
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PO Box 847
Ferndale, WA 98248
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info@woodhouselabs.com
1-800-647-9881