In the aftermath of large and serious outbreaks in Orange County, CA and Atlanta, GA directly relating to dental unit waterlines, the Dental Quality Assurance Commission on the Washington State Department of Health has looked to create clear regulations for water safety in the dental office.

Updated October 2020

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have maintained virtually the same guidelines for dental infection control since 2003 on dental unit water quality. To help ensure the best dental practices rise to the top, most state dental boards have adopted specific language[...]