Dental Unit Waterlines: Maintenance and Monitoring

0 CE/ 1 IPU

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 @ 1 pm ET

Speaker: Ramneek Rai, DDS

This session will:

Provide an overview of microbial biofilms that can develop in narrow Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWLs), discuss their potential health implications, and explain the need for proper disinfection and routine maintenance
Review current and emerging guidance from the CDC, the OSAP White Paper, and other relevant agencies on maintaining and monitoring dental water quality
Present DUWL management best practices, including considerations related to periods of non-use, portable dental units, and extended clinic closures

Learning Objectives

After participating in this session, participants will be able to:

Recognize the need for Dental Unit Waterline (DUWL) disinfection and routine monitoring
Identify resources that provide recommendations and guidance on DUWL disinfection and water quality management
Apply knowledge to select appropriate products for DUWL treatment and monitoring
Describe and implement DUWL management best practices in clinical settings

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

IPUs:
APIC designates this activity for 1 infection prevention unit(s).
For more information, please visit the CBIC Website here.