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Resources > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) > Dental Unit Waterlines > Question & Answer Are there recommended protocols for a failed test? Should the unit be shut down until reshocking and testing?As a matter of policy, Ask ADS does not review, evaluate, certify, recommend or endorse products. Ask ADS is also not in the position to provide technical support for specific products. If you have further questions about procedures and your dental unit and dental unit waterlines, it is recommended that you consult with the manufacturer’s written instruction manual and/or contact the manufacturer of your product directly. The manufacturer’s validated Instructions for Use (IFU) should be able to provide you with guidance on this matter. Ask ADS can provide you with some general information on this topic. In 2018, ADS, formerly known as OSAP, issued a White Paper pertaining to Dental Unit Water Quality1. A copy of this document is attached. It states in part: Dentists should contact the manufacturer of their dental equipment or water treatment products for specific guidance and instructions on methods to improve and maintain the quality of dental procedure water.1 And, Frequency recommendations for monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and replacement of dental units and water treatment products:
And, SOPs for monitoring and documenting dental procedural water quality should be based on manufacturer IFUs and standard methods for microbiological analysis of water including:
The CDC maintains a webpage for FAQs pertaining to Dental Unit Water Quality which can be accessed at: This webpage states in part: Monitoring dental unit water quality can help identify problems in performance or compliance with maintenance protocols and also provides documentation. Follow recommendations for monitoring water quality provided by the manufacturer of the unit or waterline treatment product. Commercial self-contained test kits or water-testing laboratories are available for this purpose.2 The CDC also maintains another webpage pertaining to Dental Unit Water Quality which can be accessed at: This webpage states in part: Consult with the dental unit manufacturer for appropriate water maintenance methods and recommendations for monitoring dental water quality.3 In summary, if you have further questions after consulting with the manufacturer’s written IFU, it is recommended that you contact the dental unit manufacturer directly for further information. Resources1) Journal of Dental Infection Control and Safety. Accessed on March 5, 2019. 2) U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dental Unit Water Quality. Accessed on March 5, 2019 U.S. 3) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dental Unit Water Quality. Accessed on March 5, 2019.
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