Simulation of bacteria growing in a petri dish from contaminated water lines

Understanding Biofilm and Bacterial Contamination

ByMichael Dechane

Understanding Biofilm and Bacterial Contamination The Hidden Threat in Your Dental Unit Waterlines Every day, dental professionals rely on water flowing through their unit waterlines to provide safe, clean irrigation during procedures. However, lurking within these seemingly clean water systems is a microscopic threat that many dental practices overlook: biofilm. This invisible menace can harbor…

Simulated bacterial growth on an R2A plate under a microscope

R2A Water Test Early Notification Feature

ByMichael Dechane

Introducing the FASTRead TM Early Notification for R2A Water Tests DentiSafe is proud to introduce a major development for dental professionals utilizing the R2A gold standard water test methodology. FASTRead TM is an early notification in the first 24 hours of testing if a water sample has already exceeded the safe threshold guidelines ( >…

GA Passes New Rule 150-8-.05 Dental Unit Water Quality

GA Passes New Rule 150-8-.05 Dental Unit Water Quality

ByMichael Dechane

UPDATE: Rule 150-8-.05 was officially signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp on May 7 and the Secretary of State has filed it to have an effective of JULY 20. 2025. The water testing protocols are now in effect and every dental office in Georgia needs to test their dental unit water lines quarterly to maintain…