Dental Unit Waterline Quality Testing Services

Waterlines used in any dental unit that has a water supply, such as syringes and ultrasonic scalers, can become contaminated with biofilm, a coating of microorganisms. To prevent infection, the CDC recommends that dental unit water used in non-surgical procedures is maintained at the same cleanliness standard set for drinking water by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That is, the water must measure less than or equal to 500 colony forming units of heterotrophic bacteria per milliliter (≤500 CFU/mL) of water.

In order to ensure the water in your dental units meet this quality standard, dental unit waterline systems must be regularly maintained with water treatment and monitoring done per the manufacturer’s instructions.

For best results, TMC encourages dental practices to use a qualified service provider for this work. The list below is provided by the American Dental Association. Please note, the ADA does not have an evaluation program for these services. The listing or omission of a product or service does not imply endorsement, approval, or disapproval by the Association.

Agenics, LLC
https://www.agenics.net/
(719) 466-5592

Aquaknow
https://www.aquaknow.com/ (877)
734-7661

Loma Linda University School of Dentistry Sterilization and Waterline Monitoring
http://www.llu.edu/llu/dentistry/sas.html  (Look under “Research” tab)
E-Mail: SAS@sd.llu.edu
(909) 558-8176

MicroTest Lab, Inc.
www.microtestlabsinc.com
E-Mail: microtestlas@gmail.com
(800) 713-3334

ProEdge Dental Products
http://www.proedgedental.com/waterline-testing/
(888) 843-3343

The Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
Baylor College of Dentistry, Comprehensive Dental Monitoring Services
https://dentistry.tamhsc.edu/research/cdms/index.html
E-Mail: cdms@tamhsc.edu
(214) 370-7214

University of North Carolina School of Dentistry
Sterilization Monitoring Service
http://www.dentistry.unc.edu/dentalprofessionals/services
(919) 537-3341