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.…

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Georgia 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: โ€œDental Unit Water Qualityโ€, which took effect July 20, 2025. At Woodhouse Laboratories, weโ€™re committed to helping dental practices understand and comply with this new regulation. Hereโ€™s a breakdown…

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