--- title: Dental Waterline Safety Blog | California SB 1491 description: California SB 1491 | 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/) [![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) [![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. 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