Understand the national guidance for dental unit waterlines and its implementation.

Topics covered include:

• Sources of microbial contamination in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs);
• Importance of legionellae and other waterborne pathogens in risk assessments;
• Current national legislation and regulations;
• Daily management of DUWLs.

On completion you will understand the regulations regarding dental unit waterlines, the rationale that underpins them, and the procedures for daily management in your practice.