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Crashing the Biofilm Party: Understanding the Path to Safe Dental Unit Waterlines
Educational Objectives
After completing this webinar, participants will be able to:
• Understand the importance of clean dental unit waterlines
• Define the steps needed to “pass the test”—shock, test, treat, maintain
• Discuss products on the market that can make your job easier
Abstract
Dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) are in the news and on OSHA inspection checklists, but the process of testing and treating waterlines is often misunderstood or even forgotten about. Science shows us that many of the aerosols we are producing in our operatories come directly from the biofilm growth in our DUWLs. And just like the biofilm in the mouth, it can be stubborn to remove. How can you keep you and your patients safe? In this dynamic presentation, attendees will learn the why, how, and the what of dental unit waterline compliance. From testing to daily maintenance, this course will turn you into a Waterline Warrior and motivate you to go back to the op and Crash the Biofilm Party!
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Author Bio
Amanda Hill, RDH
Amanda likes to describe her career in dental hygiene as an adventure. Growing up with and then marrying into the military she has had the opportunity to experience life and dentistry all over the world. In her very first office, she had the chance to be challenged while traveling for courses and learning the latest in clinical care and patient communication, thus developing a love for learning. Through her adventures around the world, she became obsessed with finding ways to continue her education and stay current and in connection with the dental industry. Amanda practices part time and is an industry educator for DentalPost.net. She is a speaker, award-winning author, and host of the Your Dental Top 5 podcast. As a member of the advisory board for RDH magazine and OSAP’s Infection Control in Practice Editorial Review Board, Amanda strives to make topics in dentistry accurate, accessible, and fun!
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This free Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of Air Techniques. Amanda Hill, RDH is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, Air Techniques. Amanda Hill, RDH may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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