Package Description

The session will provide a brief description of microbial biofilms that can develop in narrow Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL) and thus the need for disinfection and maintenance of DUWL. Highlight the CDC Recommendations for Dental Water Quality and recommendations for monitoring dental water quality with routine testing. Highlight OSAP’s White paper on Dental Water Quality as a guiding resource. Provide a broad overview and comparison of systems and products available for dental unit waterline treatment in terms of the method used, an active chemical agent (emphasis on silver vs chlorine-based products), and indications for use. Provide a description and comparison of different testing methods available for clinical monitoring of water quality. DUWL management best practices include the impact of periods of non-use, and extended closures. Speaker has no relevant financial relationships in products or systems described, reviewed, or compared in this presentation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Recognize the need for DUWL disinfection and monitoring
2. Identify resources that provide recommendations and guidance on Dental Water Quality
3. Describe different systems or products (emphasis on silver vs chlorine based products) that are used for DUWL treatment
4. Describe various methods that are used for testing dental water quality
5. Apply the knowledge gained in this session for choosing suitable products for DUWL management Describe and apply DUWL management best practices

Price:

• Members: $15
• Non-members: $30

Continuing Education

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CE Credits: 1.0
Educational Method: Lecture, Recorded, Self-instructional (self-study)
Location: Online
Publication Date: June 2023
Expiration Date: June 30, 2026

Speakers:

Ramneek Rai, DDS

Dr. Ramneek Rai is the Director of Health and Safety and Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF School of Dentistry. She draws her knowledge and expertise in dental infection prevention from the experience of 10+ years of private practice and providing health and safety oversight for 17 clinics that fall under UCSF Dental Center. Dr. Rai has been active in Academia since 2015, teaching infection prevention, control and safety practices, observing and providing support to dental students and residents. She has been an active member of OSAP since 2018 and has served in the role of Director on the OSAP Association Board since 2021. Currently, she is serving as the Secretary to the OSAP Board.

Disclosure: No relevant financial relationships to disclose