--- title: Dental Waterline Safety Blog | Cole Fritz description: The latest research, tips, and news about dental unit waterline treatment, testing, standards, and regulations. --- 888.843.3343 7042 S Revere Pkwy #400, Centennial, CO 80112 [![Proedge_Logo](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hubfs/Pro_Edge_Dental_September2018%20Theme/proedge-dental-logo.png)](https://proedgedental.com/) - [Home](https://proedgedental.com/) - [About](https://proedgedental.com/about-us/) - [Labels](https://proedgedental.com/shipping-labels/) - [Products](https://proedgedental.com/products/) - [Dental Water Testing](https://proedgedental.com/waterline-testing-kits/) - [Dental Water Treatment](https://proedgedental.com/blutab-waterline-maintenance-tablets/) - [Education](https://proedgedental.com/dental-waterline-education/) - [Resources](https://proedgedental.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog) - [Contact](https://proedgedental.com/contact/) ## Cole Fritz ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-to-shock-your-waterlines%20(2).jpg?width=570&name=how-to-shock-your-waterlines%20(2).jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-to-shock-your-dental-waterlines) ## [How To Shock Your Dental Unit Waterlines](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-to-shock-your-dental-waterlines) [March 14, 2019](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-to-shock-your-dental-waterlines) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [8](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-to-shock-your-dental-waterlines#comments-listing) **Dental waterlines are extremely susceptible to bacterial contamination**. Why that’s the case is another conversation altogether, but because of that, they *must* be treated consistently and effectively. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-to-shock-your-dental-waterlines) [![10-actions-web](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/10-actions-web.jpg?width=570&name=10-actions-web.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/10-action-items-practices-should-know-from-osaps-dental-water-recommendations) ## [10 Action Items Practices Should Take From OSAP's Dental Water Recommendations](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/10-action-items-practices-should-know-from-osaps-dental-water-recommendations) [December 08, 2018](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/10-action-items-practices-should-know-from-osaps-dental-water-recommendations) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/10-action-items-practices-should-know-from-osaps-dental-water-recommendations#comments-listing) If you haven't read the new OSAP white paper and recommendations on [Dental Unit Water Quality,](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-importance-of-osaps-new-recommendations-on-dental-unit-water-quality)you’ve probably heard about it.  [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/10-action-items-practices-should-know-from-osaps-dental-water-recommendations) [![AdobeStock_196479325-web-optimized](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_196479325-web-optimized.jpg?width=570&name=AdobeStock_196479325-web-optimized.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/treating-dental-unit-waterlines-where-do-i-start) ## [Treating Dental Unit Waterlines - Where Do I Start?](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/treating-dental-unit-waterlines-where-do-i-start) [September 01, 2018](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/treating-dental-unit-waterlines-where-do-i-start) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/treating-dental-unit-waterlines-where-do-i-start#comments-listing) With dental unit waterline safety being a bit of a hot topic right now, let's get you off to a great start. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/treating-dental-unit-waterlines-where-do-i-start) [![ProEdge_Stock_Web-599139124](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProEdge_Stock_Web-599139124.jpg?width=570&name=ProEdge_Stock_Web-599139124.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-three-necessary-aspects-of-every-dental-waterline-treatment-protocol) ## [The Three Necessary Aspects of Every Dental Waterline Treatment Protocol](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-three-necessary-aspects-of-every-dental-waterline-treatment-protocol) [July 30, 2018](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-three-necessary-aspects-of-every-dental-waterline-treatment-protocol) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-three-necessary-aspects-of-every-dental-waterline-treatment-protocol#comments-listing) Developing a dental waterline treatment protocol (or procedure or strategy) isn’t difficult. Developing one that works, however, can be. There’s a lot of confusion out there about what works and what’s necessary. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-three-necessary-aspects-of-every-dental-waterline-treatment-protocol) [![Assembly-Bill-1277](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Assembly-Bill-1277.jpg?width=570&name=Assembly-Bill-1277.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-latest-on-assembly-bill-1277-calling-all-california-dental-pros-to-higher-standards) ## [The Latest on Assembly Bill 1277: Calling All California Dental Pros to Higher Standards](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-latest-on-assembly-bill-1277-calling-all-california-dental-pros-to-higher-standards) [July 20, 2018](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-latest-on-assembly-bill-1277-calling-all-california-dental-pros-to-higher-standards) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-latest-on-assembly-bill-1277-calling-all-california-dental-pros-to-higher-standards#comments-listing) \[Edited February 25, 2019\] **The information regarding this legislation has changed. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on California water legislation, [click here.](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277)** \[Edited August 14, 2018\] Well, if you haven't heard, it is official. The Dental Board of California (DBC) passed the\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/the-latest-on-assembly-bill-1277-calling-all-california-dental-pros-to-higher-standards) [![ProEdge_Academy_Kim-Interview-1-1024x595](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProEdge_Academy_Kim-Interview-1-1024x595.jpg?width=570&name=ProEdge_Academy_Kim-Interview-1-1024x595.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/talking-dental-water-safety-kim-laudenslager) ## [Talking Dental Water Safety with OSHA Trainer Kim Laudenslager](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/talking-dental-water-safety-kim-laudenslager) [March 26, 2018](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/talking-dental-water-safety-kim-laudenslager) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/talking-dental-water-safety-kim-laudenslager#comments-listing) This month we sat down with [Kim Laudenslager,](https://kimlaudenslager.com/) an accomplished OSHA trainer and member of the Office Sterilization & Asepsis Procedures Research Foundation (OSAP). Laudenslager was named “2018 Consultant of the Year” by ProEdge Dental Water Labs for her dedication to her clients and her commitment\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/talking-dental-water-safety-kim-laudenslager) [![ProEdge_Proven-in-Practice](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ProEdge_Proven-in-Practice.jpg?width=570&name=ProEdge_Proven-in-Practice.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/proven-in-practice-the-commitment-to-excellence) ## [Case Study: A Dental Practice's Commitment to Excellence](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/proven-in-practice-the-commitment-to-excellence) [December 01, 2017](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/proven-in-practice-the-commitment-to-excellence) by [Cole Fritz](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/cole-fritz) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/proven-in-practice-the-commitment-to-excellence#comments-listing) Helping dental professionals understand dental waterline treatment and achieve safe dental water… It’s what we do. 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