Nanosilver as a disinfectant in dental unit waterlines: Assessment of the physicochemical transformations of the AgNPs.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.01.050
Abstract: Dental unit water lines (DUWL) are susceptible to biofilm development and bacterial growth leading to water contamination, causing health and ecological effects. This study monitors the interactions between a commonly used nanosilver disinfectant (ASAP-AGX-32, an… read more here.
Keywords: dental unit; disinfection; disinfection process; nanosilver disinfectant ... See more keywords
Bacteriostatic effects of nanometer silver disinfectant on the biofilms in dental unit water lines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.03.015
Abstract: Background/purpose Dental unit water lines (DUWLs) may be contaminated by aerobic bacteria in clinical settings and comprehensive disinfecting methods should be considered without delay. Herein, this study aims to investigate the timeliness and dynamic bacteriostatic… read more here.
Keywords: phase; water lines; dental unit; unit water ... See more keywords
An in-vitro dynamic flow model for translational research into dental unit water system biofilms.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2020.105879
Abstract: Dental unit water systems (DUWS) provide an excellent environment for biofilm formation and can form a potential health risk for patients and staff. To control this biofilm formation, better understanding of the DUWS biofilm ecology… read more here.
Keywords: dental unit; water; model; unit water ... See more keywords
Genomic characterisation of environmental Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from dental unit waterlines revealed the insertion sequence ISPa11 as a chaotropic element
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DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fix106
Abstract: ABSTRACT The bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa is well known to have a remarkable adaptive capacity allowing it to colonise many environments. A recent study on environmental isolates from dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) hinted at a genetic… read more here.
Keywords: pseudomonas aeruginosa; dental unit; insertion; unit waterlines ... See more keywords
Disinfection methods of dental unit waterlines contamination: a systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1099/jmm.0.001540
Abstract: Background. Severe contamination of dental unit waterlines was found in healthcare settings. The benefits of decontamination methods are controversial. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate disinfection methods in contamination control of dental… read more here.
Keywords: unit waterlines; contamination; disinfection methods; water ... See more keywords
Satisfaction Factors with a Dental Unit Chair System in South Korea: A Dentist’s Perspective
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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10030437
Abstract: This study aimed to survey users’ satisfaction with a dental unit chair in order to highlight the elements affecting the dentist’s satisfaction. The questionnaire items were drawn up with seven components that constitute a dental… read more here.
Keywords: overall satisfaction; unit chair; dental unit; satisfaction ... See more keywords
Comparison between Two Types of Dental Unit Waterlines: How Evaluation of Microbiological Contamination Can Support Risk Containment
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16030328
Abstract: Infection risk management in a dental unit waterline (DUWL) involves healthcare personnel and patients and is related to routine exposure to water and aerosols that may contain bacterial species. To improve water safety plans, maintenance,… read more here.
Keywords: risk; dental unit; water; microbiological contamination ... See more keywords
Study the Effects of Two Types of Microbial Disinfectants on Contamination of Dental Unit Water Lines
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DOI: 10.5958/0974-360x.2018.00111.7
Abstract: The main aim of this study is study the effects of alcohol and hydrogen peroxide in determination the extent of microbial contamination in dental unit water lines. The study included one hundred twenty water samples… read more here.
Keywords: water lines; dental unit; water; hydrogen peroxide ... See more keywords