It reminds dental ... by dental unit waterlines, which the CDC defined as the "narrow-bore plastic tubing" that carries water through a "high-speed handpiece, air/water syringe, and ultrasonic ...

Work describes widespread microbial contamination of dental unit water lines which appears unrelated to age and make of unit. Recommendations use of sterile irrigants for surgical procedures.

As the Army continues modernization efforts across the force, opportunities to test vital new equipment become available. Soldiers from the 502nd Dental ... an air and water syringe, a saliva ...