Water hygiene
Dental unit water hygiene
Microbiological testing of water from dental units, taking relevant hygiene recommendations into account.
Microbiological monitoring of dental unit water
Water systems in dental units can raise questions about water hygiene. Biofilms can form in the waterlines of dental treatment units and affect the microbiological quality of the water.
At our microbiological laboratory, we test water from dental units. The selection of testing parameters may be guided by relevant hygiene recommendations, including those of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI). Depending on the enquiry, testing may include colony counts at 36 °C and Legionella spp.
The scope depends on the dental unit, the specific enquiry, sampling conditions and applicable requirements. If needed, we can advise you on a suitable scope of testing.
Dental units & biofilm
Testing tailored to the practice, system and enquiry
Dental units contain waterlines in which stagnation, temperature and system design can affect microbiological water quality. Testing water from dental units supports hygiene monitoring and internal quality assurance in dental practices.
Depending on the enquiry, testing covers colony counts at 36 °C and Legionella spp. The scope depends on the testing objective, sampling conditions and agreed testing programme.
Repeat testing may be appropriate following unusual findings, technical changes or hygiene measures. The procedure is agreed with you for each project.
Dental units in routine use
For dental treatment units where microbiological water testing forms part of internal quality assurance.
Colony count at 36 °C
Assessment of microbial contamination in dental unit water within an agreed scope of testing.
Legionella spp.
Testing water from dental units for Legionella spp. as part of hygiene investigations.
Need dental unit water testing?
We can advise you on a suitable scope of testing for water samples from dental treatment units.