Abstract
The high presence of microbes in water delivered from dental chair unit (DCU) is of concern as it has been associated with high concentration of endotoxin. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommended a microbial population of 200 cfu/mL as acceptable in DCU water.
Highlights
The high presence of microbes in water delivered from dental chair unit (DCU) is of concern as it has been associated with high concentration of endotoxin
The study aimed to evaluate the sanitary level of water from DCUs in a teaching dental clinic and relate the finding to the sterilizing/infection control practices by the clinical personnel
As routine infection control practice, only distilled water is being run in the DCUs
Summary
The high presence of microbes in water delivered from dental chair unit (DCU) is of concern as it has been associated with high concentration of endotoxin. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommended a microbial population of 200 cfu/mL as acceptable in DCU water
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