Microbial control of dental unit water: Feedback on different disinfection methods experience.
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- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Lizon J; Equipe Opérationnelle d'Hygiène Hospitalière - CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France. Electronic address: julie.lizon@univ-lorraine.fr.; Florentin A; Equipe Opérationnelle d'Hygiène Hospitalière - CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France; EA 7298 INGRES, Université de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France.; Martrette JM; Service Odontologie - Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire (CHRU) Nancy, Nancy, France; EA 3450 DevAH, Université de Lorraine, Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France.; Rivier A; Laboratoire de Biologie Environnementale - CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France.; Clement C; Service Odontologie - Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire (CHRU) Nancy, Nancy, France.; Rabaud C; Service des Maladies Infectieuses et Tropicales - CHRU Nancy, Nancy, France.
- Source
- Publisher: Mosby Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8004854 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1527-3296 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 01966553 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Am J Infect Control Subsets: MEDLINE
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- Language
- English
A water quality study of dental units showed biofilm and opportunistic microorganisms. We report the steps that ultimately allowed us to obtain water quality as water for standard care with no pathogens throughout all dental units. In summary, treatment with continuous disinfection associated with use of sterile water allowed us to restore the water quality at the output of dental care units while ensuring the safety of care.
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