Dentistry Unmasked

Are you rinsing your patients with hot tub water?

Nov. 7, 2023

Discover the hidden dangers lurking in your dental unit waterlines and how to safeguard your patients' well-being!

Discover the hidden dangers lurking in your dental unit waterlines and how to safeguard your patients' well-being! Join David and Pam for an eye-opening conversation with industry experts and sponsored guests Melissa Turner and Amy Gagne as they unveil the critical importance of testing dental unit waterlines. Don't gamble with patient safety—learn when and how to test, the best practices for cleaning up contaminated waterlines, and easy maintenance tips. Tune in for a healthier, safer dental practice!

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In this episode, you'll learn:

Why poorly maintained waterlines can make patients sick
What to do if you fail a test (or you've never tested before)
How to implement a waterline process
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About the Author

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD | Chief Editor

Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, DMD, is the chief editor of Dental Economics. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz began her clinical career as a dental hygienist. She went on to attend Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, where she earned her doctorate in dental medicine. She then attended the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dental Medicine, where she became board-certified in prosthodontics. Dr. Maragliano-Muniz owns a private practice, Salem Dental Arts, and lectures on a variety of clinical topics. You may contact her at [email protected].

About the Author

David R. Rice, DDS

David R. Rice, DDS, is founder of the nation’s largest student and new dentist community, igniteDDS. Dr. Rice travels the world speaking and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. In addition to igniteDDS, Dr. Rice maintains a team-centered restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, New York.

Read Dr. Rice's DE Editorial Advisory Board profile here.

About the Author

Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA

Melissa Turner, BASDH, RDHEP, EFDA, is a valued thought leader, dental advisor, and speaker. With extensive experience in both teledentistry and mobile delivery, she is cofounder of the National Mobile Dentistry Conference and the American Mobile Dentistry Alliance. Creator of I Heart Mobile Dentistry, a Facebook networking group for clinicians practicing mobile dentistry, Turner’s passion is to improve the dental experience for patients and providers. Contact her at [email protected].