Dental Water Safety Education

Learn from experts about dental water management and safety via courses, informational videos, and the Water Matters blog.

Videos and Tutorials

Creating a Culture of Safe Dental Water: Evidence-based Strategies for Compliance and Patient Safety

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. 1 CEU provided by VIVA Learning.

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Beyond Buzzwords: Navigating Your Dental Waterline Options (On-Demand)

This course is designed for dental clinicians responsible for managing infection control and ensuring patient safety in their practice. You will learn to implement evidence-based decision-making for dental unit waterline (DUWL) safety, utilizing guidelines from key resources like the Association for Dental Safety (ADS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 1 CEU […]

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Sterisil – Simplify Dental Waterline Safety with The Sterisil® SAFEWater Solution (On-Demand)

Learn how bacteria and biofilm affect dental unit waterlines—and how the Sterisil® SAFEWater Solution provides the essential test, shock, and maintain protocol to support safer water, simplify compliance, reduce failed tests, and minimize remediation disruptions. *Not for CE Credit

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Simplifying Dental Unit Waterline Safety and Compliance

In this interview, Stan Goff, senior managing editor of Dentistry Today, speaks with Angela Simmons, founder of Simmons Safe, about the importance of dental unit waterline safety and effective infection control practices.

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Inside the Lines: What Dentists Need to Know About Waterline Safety (0.5 CEU)

The Phil Klein, DMD Podcast featuring Michelle Strange, RDH, MSDH. FREE Online CE through VIVA Learning. Posted: May 11, 2026

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The Silver Lining: Simplifying DSO Dental Unit Waterline Workflow (1 CEU)

Presented by Angela Simmons. FREE Online CE through VIVA Learning. Posted: April 29, 2026

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The DUWL Protocol for Success (1 Free CEU)

Presented by Michelle Strange, RDH, MSDH. FREE Online CE through VIVA Learning. Posted: Mar 17, 2026

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What’s in Your Water? A Guide to Dental Waterline Safety with AGD

Dr. David Reznik presents this complimentary CE activity on AGD’s platform.

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What’s in Your Water? Waterline Safety Simplified

One on One with Dr. DiTolla and Dr. Reznik

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RDH Solutions Lab: Would You Pass the Test? What Waterlines Reveal About Your Infection Control Protocols

Presented by Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, CDIIPC

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Amalgam Waste Compliance and the EPA Dental Rule with Tija Hunter

Presenter: Tija Hunter, CDA, CDIPC, EFDA, CDSO, CDIA

Clear Waters Ahead: Ensuring Safety and Efficacy in Dental Unit Waterlines (2025)

With Noelle Copeland RDH

Enhancing Operational Readiness: Optimizing SOPs, Documentation & Continuity Planning (1 CEU Credit)

Presenter: Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC

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Would You Pass the Test? What Waterlines Reveal About Your Infection Control Protocols (1 CEU Credit)

Presenter: Michelle Strange, RDH

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Dental Unit Waterline Contamination: What’s in Your Water? (1 CEU Credit)

Presenter: Tija Hunter, CDA, CDIPC, EFDA, CDSO, CDIA

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Using DryShield in Pediatric Dentistry

Dr. Jeanette MacLean DryShield

Using DryShield with Composites

Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz DryShield

Using DryShield with CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry

Dr. Dan Butterman DryShield

Using DryShield in Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Joyce Bassett DryShield

The Ergonomical Benefits of DryShield

Judy Bendit, RDH BS DryShield

DryShield Makes It Fast – Dr. Yee

Appropriate for all dentists DryShield

Who Should Use DryShield – Dr. Campbell

Doctors and hygienists benefit DryShield

DryShield as Practice Mainstay – Dr. Castillo

Isolation, comfort, and control DryShield

Autoclavability with DryShield – Monet Francois, RDA

Easy and flexible DryShield

DryShield Makes Life Easier – Dr. Campbell

Time, improved isolation, control of fluids, patient comfort DryShield

SIROWORLD Interview Panel on DryShield

Insights from experts on DryShield and its uses DryShield

DryShield on Pedo – Dr. Jeanne Nguyen

DryShield saves time in a pediatric practice DryShield

Procedures with DryShield – Dr. Young

DryShield works for most procedures DryShield

DryShield Sterilization

The steps for sterilizing DryShield mouthpieces DryShield

DryShield’s Y-Connector Installation

Y-Connector Installation Tip DryShield

DryShield’s Bite Block Installation

Bite Block Tip DryShield

DryShield’s Mouthpiece Installation

Mouthpiece Installation Tip DryShield

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Cleaning & Sterilization

Cleaning & Sterilization Tips DryShield

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Sizing & Placement

Sizing & Placement Tip DryShield

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Patient Introduction

Patient Introduction Tip DryShield

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Installation

DryShield Installation Tip DryShield

DiTolla Webinar Crown Seat Procedure

Crown seat procedure using DryShield DryShield

I Love DryShield – Highlights

Dentists on why they use DryShield DryShield

DryShield & Aerosols – Dr. Sully Sullivation

How DryShield fits into your protocol for managing aerosols and minimizing the risk of infection DryShield

Dr. Joe Willardsen Crown Seat Procedure with DryShield

Utilizing the DryShield for quick and easy isolation DryShield

DryShield Introduction to a Pediatric Patient

Mitigating patient concerns and proper placement DryShield

Maximize Your DryShield Experience

Guide for getting the most out of DryShield DryShield

Sterisil System G5 Installation (Direct Feed Configuration)

Guide to installing the Direct Feed system Sterisil

Sterisil System G5 Installation (Bottle Fill Configuration)

Guide to installing the Bottle Feed system Sterisil

Sterisil System G5

The importance to patients for having clean dental water Sterisil

Sterisil Straw Evaluation

See this independent product evaluation by Dental Product Shopper Sterisil

Sterisil Straw V2 Installation

Installation with the Straw V2 is easier than ever Sterisil

The New Sterisil Straw V2

Eliminate the hassle of dropping daily tablets Sterisil

Sterisil Inline Cartridge Installation

Installation Guide Sterisil

Sterisil Valved Cartridge Installation

Installation Guide Sterisil

The Sterisil Valved Cartridge

How the cartridges work Sterisil

Citrisil Instructions for Use

Citrisil is the easiest Sterisil waterline treatment product to implement for new users Sterisil

Sterisil Complies with Amalgam Separators

Does your waterline treatment comply with Amalgam Separators? Sterisil

Sterisil Products Are Safe, Simple and Smart

The need for treated dental water Sterisil

Why Choose Sterisil

Is your dental water treated? Sterisil

The Biofilm Problem

How clean is your dental office? Sterisil

Dr. Scott Helle on Solmetex Products June 2018

The ease of working with the Solmetex amalgam separator and support Solmetex

Introducing PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner by Solmetex

Clean your lines, protect your patients and your practice Solmetex

Solmetex NXT Collection Container Change-Out

How to inspect and change-out your NXT Hg5 amalgam separator Solmetex

Solmetex NXT Hg5 Amalgam Separator Installation video

Post-purchase instructional Solmetex

How It Works – PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner

Discover the vacuum line cleaning action of PowerScrub by Solmetex Solmetex

How It Works – Solmetex NXT HG5 Amalgam Separator

The NXT HG5 series of products is the next generation in amalgam separation Solmetex

Podcasts

The Compliance Divas

#203 Dental Water Quality Standards – Is Your State Next to Require Testing?
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#182 If You’re not Testing, You’re Just Guessing
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#170 Dental Unit Water Testing Made Easy
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#11 You Can Think Your Dental Unit Water is Safe or You Can KNOW It!
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Dr Bicuspid

DA Nation Episode 439: The Biggest Infection Control Risk in Every Dental Office (Dental Unit Waterlines)
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DA Nation Episode 437: The Dental Office System That Keeps Everyone Aligned
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DA Nation Episode 435: The BEST Way to Keep Your Dental Waterlines Safe!
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DA Nation Episode 433: Is Your Dental Practice Waterline Safe?
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DA Nation Episode 389: Making Waterline Protocols Easy And Efficient For Dental Assistants
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DA Nation Episode 387: The Reason Dental Practices Get Shut Down
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DA Nation Episode 383: What you really need to know about your dental practice’s waterlines
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Sterisil launches 15-minute waterline test
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Deep dive into DUWLs: Previewing a series of interviews on dental unit waterlines
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Why understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection control
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In the News

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Water Matters Blog

Read articles written by our team and industry experts on all aspects of water in the dental office.

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DICAM 2026: Safety Starts with Every Step in Dental Waterline Safety

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Dental Water Safety Education

Videos and Tutorials

Creating a Culture of Safe Dental Water: Evidence-based Strategies for Compliance and Patient Safety

Beyond Buzzwords: Navigating Your Dental Waterline Options (On-Demand)

Sterisil – Simplify Dental Waterline Safety with The Sterisil® SAFEWater Solution (On-Demand)

Simplifying Dental Unit Waterline Safety and Compliance

Inside the Lines: What Dentists Need to Know About Waterline Safety (0.5 CEU)

The Silver Lining: Simplifying DSO Dental Unit Waterline Workflow (1 CEU)

The DUWL Protocol for Success (1 Free CEU)

What’s in Your Water? A Guide to Dental Waterline Safety with AGD

What’s in Your Water? Waterline Safety Simplified

RDH Solutions Lab: Would You Pass the Test? What Waterlines Reveal About Your Infection Control Protocols

Amalgam Waste Compliance and the EPA Dental Rule with Tija Hunter

WATCH VIDEO

Clear Waters Ahead: Ensuring Safety and Efficacy in Dental Unit Waterlines (2025)

WATCH VIDEO

Enhancing Operational Readiness: Optimizing SOPs, Documentation & Continuity Planning (1 CEU Credit)

Would You Pass the Test? What Waterlines Reveal About Your Infection Control Protocols (1 CEU Credit)

Dental Unit Waterline Contamination: What’s in Your Water? (1 CEU Credit)

Using DryShield in Pediatric Dentistry

WATCH VIDEO

Using DryShield with Composites

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Using DryShield with CAD/CAM & Digital Dentistry

WATCH VIDEO

Using DryShield in Cosmetic Dentistry

WATCH VIDEO

The Ergonomical Benefits of DryShield

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield Makes It Fast – Dr. Yee

WATCH VIDEO

Who Should Use DryShield – Dr. Campbell

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield as Practice Mainstay – Dr. Castillo

WATCH VIDEO

Autoclavability with DryShield – Monet Francois, RDA

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DryShield Makes Life Easier – Dr. Campbell

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SIROWORLD Interview Panel on DryShield

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DryShield on Pedo – Dr. Jeanne Nguyen

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Procedures with DryShield – Dr. Young

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield Sterilization

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DryShield’s Y-Connector Installation

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield’s Bite Block Installation

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield’s Mouthpiece Installation

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DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Cleaning & Sterilization

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Sizing & Placement

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Patient Introduction

WATCH VIDEO

DryShield’s 4 Keys to Success – Installation

WATCH VIDEO

DiTolla Webinar Crown Seat Procedure

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I Love DryShield – Highlights

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DryShield & Aerosols – Dr. Sully Sullivation

WATCH VIDEO

Dr. Joe Willardsen Crown Seat Procedure with DryShield

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DryShield Introduction to a Pediatric Patient

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Maximize Your DryShield Experience

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Sterisil System G5 Installation (Direct Feed Configuration)

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Sterisil System G5 Installation (Bottle Fill Configuration)

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Sterisil System G5

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Sterisil Straw Evaluation

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