Comparison of the efficacies of disinfectants to control microbial contamination in dental unit water systems in general dental practices across the European Union

Water delivered by dental unit water systems (DUWS) in general dental practices can harbor high numbers of bacteria, including opportunistic pathogens. Biofilms on tubing within DUWS provide a reservoir for microorganisms and should be controlled. This study compared disinfection products for their...

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Published in:	Applied and environmental microbiology Vol. 72; no. 2; p. 1380
Main Authors:	Schel, A J, Marsh, P D, Bradshaw, D J, Finney, M, Fulford, M R, Frandsen, E, Østergaard, E, ten Cate, J M, Moorer, W R, Mavridou, A, Kamma, J J, Mandilara, G, Stösser, L, Kneist, S, Araujo, R, Contreras, N, Goroncy-Bermes, P, O'Mullane, D, Burke, F, O'Reilly, P, Hourigan, G, O'Sullivan, M, Holman, R, Walker, J T
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01.02.2006
Subjects:	Biofilms - drug effects Colony Count, Microbial Dental Equipment Dental Offices Disinfectants - adverse effects Disinfectants - pharmacology Disinfection - methods Disinfection - standards European Union Humans Therapeutic Irrigation Water Microbiology Water Supply - standards
ISSN:	0099-2240
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