Posts Tagged ‘#dentalsafety’
Collecting Pooled Dental Unit Waterline (DUWL) 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 MoreGeorgia Adopts New Waterline Testing Regs
The dental profession in Georgia has reached a pivotal moment in infection-control and patient-safety standards. The Georgia Board of Dentistry (GBD) has formally adopted Rule 150-8-.05: “Dental Unit Water Quality”, which took effect July 20, 2025. At Woodhouse Laboratories, we’re committed to helping dental practices understand and comply with this new regulation. Here’s a breakdown…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Differences: Sanitization VS Sterilization
Sanitization and sterilization are two different cleaning processes. Both clean and disinfect surfaces, but they achieve different levels of cleanliness. Sanitization reduces harmful microorganisms to levels considered safe by public health standards. It typically uses chemicals or heat. Sanitized surfaces are safe to use, though some microorganisms may remain. In medical environments, sanitization is critical…
Read MoreSteam vs Dry Heat vs Chemical Sterilizers – What’s the difference?
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 CDC recommends verifying the proper…
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