Dental unit waterlines remain one of the most overlooked infection prevention challenges in dentistry. While biofilm forms naturally in every dental waterline system, inadequate waterline management can compromise patient safety, increase regulatory risk, and expose practices to unnecessary liability. Presented by the President of the Georgia Board of Dentistry, who championed the development of Georgia’s Dental Unit Waterline Rule, this CE webinar provides practical, evidence-based guidance for building a comprehensive waterline management program that supports long-term compliance and consistent clinical outcomes. Participants will gain insight into emerging regulatory expectations, proven strategies for sustainable waterline safety, and the key elements of a successful program that protects patients while reducing risk. Whether building a new program or strengthening an existing one, attendees will leave with practical insights to help create a lasting culture of safe dental water.

During this CE webinar, we will
• Learn why safe dental procedural water matters and the biofilm problem that exists in all waterlines
• Facilitate a proficient safe water protocol that includes the 3 must-haves for safe dental water management
• Establish a trained Infection Control Coordinator to champion waterline safety for the practice
• Ensure DUWL protocol effectiveness through routine waterline testing
• Implement evidence-based protocols for testing, treating, documenting, and maintaining safe waterline systems
• Identify current CDC recommendations, state requirements, and regulatory trends that shape today’s standard of care for dental unit waterlines
• Recognize the clinical, legal, and reputational risks of non-compliance and apply practical strategies to protect both patient safety and practice liability   ( disclaimer, bio and commercial disclosure )