#217 Think your ultrasonic scaler waterlines are clean? Think again!

01/10/2025 28 min
#217  Think your ultrasonic scaler waterlines are clean? Think again!

Listen "#217 Think your ultrasonic scaler waterlines are clean? Think again!"

Episode Synopsis

The Divas wrap up Dental Infection Control Awareness Month with a powerful conversation with two experts from Parkell Dental.  This episode focuses on water quality and biofilm contamination in ultrasonic scalers. Learn about the difference between scaler waterlines and other dental waterlines, and how to conquer the biofilm challenge with Pure Clarity.Resources:Dimensions of Dental Hygiene: Are Ultrasonic Aerosols an Infection Control Risk? https://dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com/article/are-ultrasonic-aerosols-an-infection-control-risk/MDPI - Pathogens:  Legionella spp. in a Dental Office - Current State of Knowledge https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12196102/pdf/pathogens-14-00512.pdfCDC Guidelines for Dental Unit Waterlines https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/dental-unit-water-quality.html https://www.thecompliancedivas.com