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Collecting Pooled Water Samples
Pooled or combined water samples provide a cost-effective method for testing the water quality of your dental unit. To achieve the most accurate results, test each waterline in your unit, including the air-water syringe, high and slow-speed handpieces, and scalers. The final results will reflect the average bacterial count across all waterlines in the unit.…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Differences Between Sanitization and Sterilization
Sanitization and sterilization are two terms that are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different processes. Both are used to clean and disinfect surfaces, but the level of cleanliness achieved is different. Sanitization refers to the process of reducing the number of harmful microorganisms on a surface to a safe level, as…
Read MoreSteam vs Dry Heat vs Chemical Sterilizers – What’s the difference?
<- Back to Learning Center Instrument sterilization is essential to the functioning of many industries. There are several accepted methods that are used to ensure that instruments are sterilized properly. Below we describe 3 of the most common types of sterilizers used in the medical field. Regardless of the type of sterilizer you use, the…
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