--- title: Dental Waterline Safety Blog 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/) [![](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CDC-complaince-map-v3.png?width=570&name=CDC-complaince-map-v3.png)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/which-state-dental-boards-require-cdc-compliance) ## [Which State Dental Boards Require CDC Compliance?](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/which-state-dental-boards-require-cdc-compliance) [July 26, 2021](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/which-state-dental-boards-require-cdc-compliance) by [Andrew Nobilini](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/andrew-nobilini) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/which-state-dental-boards-require-cdc-compliance#comments-listing) ***Updated July 2021*** 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 requiring\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/which-state-dental-boards-require-cdc-compliance) [![new-washington-regulations-for-dental-offices](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/new-wa-regulations.png?width=570&name=new-wa-regulations.png)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/new-waterline-regulations-coming-to-washington) ## [New Dental Waterline Regulations Coming to Washington State](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/new-waterline-regulations-coming-to-washington) [November 03, 2020](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/new-waterline-regulations-coming-to-washington) by [Andrew Nobilini](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/andrew-nobilini) [4](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/new-waterline-regulations-coming-to-washington#comments-listing) 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. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/new-waterline-regulations-coming-to-washington) [![How COVID19 Created the Perfect Storm for Dental Waterline Contamination](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/ProEdge_web_blog_image.jpg?width=570&name=ProEdge_web_blog_image.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-covid19-created-the-perfect-storm-for-dental-waterline-contamination) ## [How COVID19 Created Perfect Storm for Dental Waterline Contamination](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-covid19-created-the-perfect-storm-for-dental-waterline-contamination) [July 22, 2020](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-covid19-created-the-perfect-storm-for-dental-waterline-contamination) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [3](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-covid19-created-the-perfect-storm-for-dental-waterline-contamination#comments-listing) While March seems like a different lifetime, the impact of COVID-19 dental office shutdowns remains heavy on our day-to-day work in the dental industry. And though many of us have adapted to some new state of "normal", infection prevention in dentistry is not the same. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/how-covid19-created-the-perfect-storm-for-dental-waterline-contamination) [![COVID-19 State by State Recommendations Regarding Dental Care](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/COVID19%20State%20by%20State%20Recs.jpg?width=570&name=COVID19%20State%20by%20State%20Recs.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/covid19-spread-state-recommendations) ## [State by State Recommendations Regarding Dental Care During COVID19 Spread](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/covid19-spread-state-recommendations) [April 06, 2020](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/covid19-spread-state-recommendations) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [13](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/covid19-spread-state-recommendations#comments-listing) ### This blog Post is no longer updated – Click the Map below for Updates The ADA has released an interactive map that is updated daily to view state mandates and recommendations for dental practices in response to COVID19. We recommend you utilize this resource by clicking the map or following [this\[...\]](https://success.ada.org/en/practice-management/patients/covid-19-state-mandates-and-recommendations?utm_source=adaorg&utm_medium=covid-statement-200401&utm_content=stateaction&utm_campaign=covid-19&_ga=2.73968082.1927821369.1587415597-74982775.1584336205&fbclid=IwAR2Feq96fEgR8PRrLjHo_a1cJnbcLR9tAERday98AYkWhXWwCDBLVxQJlNw) [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/covid19-spread-state-recommendations) [![QuickPass-Product-Announcement-Header-Image_web](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/QuickPass-Product-Announcement-Header-Image_web.jpg?width=570&name=QuickPass-Product-Announcement-Header-Image_web.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/announcing-the-quickpass-in-office-dental-water-test) ## [Announcing The Brand New QuickPass™ In-Office Dental Water Test](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/announcing-the-quickpass-in-office-dental-water-test) [March 25, 2019](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/announcing-the-quickpass-in-office-dental-water-test) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [2](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/announcing-the-quickpass-in-office-dental-water-test#comments-listing) Over the last few years, there has not been a hotter topic in dentistry infection control than waterline maintenance. With tragic infection outbreaks in Atlanta, Georgia and Anaheim, California impacting at least 91 healthy children displayed across headlines via CNN, NPR, Good Morning America, the\[...\] [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/announcing-the-quickpass-in-office-dental-water-test) [![Comprehensive-Guide-to-Waterline-Testing](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/Comprehensive-Guide-to-Waterline-Testing.jpg?width=570&name=Comprehensive-Guide-to-Waterline-Testing.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/dental-waterline-testing-guide) ## [The Comprehensive Dental Water Testing Guide](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/dental-waterline-testing-guide) [March 19, 2019](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/dental-waterline-testing-guide) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [17](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/dental-waterline-testing-guide#comments-listing) What is in your dental unit waterlines?  You’ve probably seen the pictures and you’ve probably read the news headlines - looking for the answer to this question is not without stress. [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/dental-waterline-testing-guide) [![](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) [![CA-Dental-Water-Legislation-Round-Up_Header_Web](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/CA-Dental-Water-Legislation-Round-Up_Header_Web.jpg?width=570&name=CA-Dental-Water-Legislation-Round-Up_Header_Web.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277) ## [California Dental Water Legislation Roundup - SB1491 & AB1277](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277) [February 19, 2019](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277#comments-listing) There has been a lot of confusion surrounding California's recent legislation concerning dental water. This post is going to clear that up once and for all.  [Read More](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/california-dental-water-legislation-roundup-sb1491-ab1277) [![Anaheim-Header-Image_web](https://blog.proedgedental.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SEO%20Content%20Headers/Anaheim-Header-Image_web.jpg?width=570&name=Anaheim-Header-Image_web.jpg)](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/what-happened-in-the-dental-waterline-infection-outbreak-at-childrens-dental-group-in-anaheim) ## [Dental Water Infection Outbreak in Anaheim - What Happened?](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/what-happened-in-the-dental-waterline-infection-outbreak-at-childrens-dental-group-in-anaheim) [January 22, 2019](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/what-happened-in-the-dental-waterline-infection-outbreak-at-childrens-dental-group-in-anaheim) by [Kelley Birschbach](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/author/kelley-birschbach) [0](https://blog.proedgedental.com/blog/what-happened-in-the-dental-waterline-infection-outbreak-at-childrens-dental-group-in-anaheim#comments-listing) (Updated June 19, 2019) In 2016, a dental unit waterline contamination at a pediatric practice in Anaheim, California led to mycobacterium abscessus infections in at least 71 children. 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