New Georgia Dental Water Quality Rule:
What You Need to Know
Georgia dentists: Important changes are now being implemented that affect your Infection Control protocols.
Rule 150-8-.05 Dental Unit Water Quality — was adopted by the Georgia Board of Dentistry
With recent outbreaks of Mycobacterium Abscessus in Georgia dental offices due to contaminated waterlines, the Georgia Board of Dentistry has adopted a new rule requiring quarterly testing of dental waterlines.
Why this matters:
The Georgia Board of Dentistry is highlighting the important need for waterline safety, and is focusing on waterline testing as a critical step. Regular testing enables not only remediation, but prevention of biofilm buildup which is the primary source of hazardous waterline bacteria that reside in dental unit waterlines and instruments, and can result in failed water tests.
> Approval to Adopt New Dental Unit Water Quality Rule
> Board of Dentistry Issues Notice of Intent to Adopt Dental Unit Water Quality Rule
> Georgia Board of Dentistry Meeting
> Rule 150-5-.05 Requirements for Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists
> Rule 150-3-.09 Requirements for Continuing Education for Dentists
Take Action Now
1
Review and Update Protocols
Review and update your current dental water safety protocols with your staff to comply with the new rule.
2
Setup Testing Schedule
Set up your testing schedule and staff assignments for 2025 to include Quarterly testing.
3
Order Essentials
Be prepared with the essentials for your waterlines: testing kits, shock for remediation, and effective daily treatment.
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Speak with our Water Safety Specialists today by chat or by calling 800-216-5505
Ready to learn more? - Check out these new webinars and resources!
The Importance of Dental Unit Waterline Management: A Clinician's Guide
A leading infection control expert with over 20 years in dentistry, Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, brings her extensive expertise to help practices navigate Georgia's new waterline requirements while ensuring optimal patient protection.
[Recorded Feb 6, 2025]
Watch this informative webinar replay at your convenience!
Checking in on Waterline Testing Regulations: How Are You Doing with Compliance? A Clinician’s Guide.
Join Sherrie Busby, EDDA, CDSO, CDIPC for a complimentary webinar on the latest waterline testing regulations. Sherrie is an experienced dental assistant training developer and OSHA coordinator for Heartland Dental. She provides information and training on dental software, documentation guidelines, and clinical techniques.
[Recorded Feb 13, 2025]
Watch this informative webinar replay at your convenience!
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