Safe Waterlines, Safer Dentistry: Strategies for Excellence
Friday, January 30, 2026
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Course Code:
641RL
Cost:
$130
Credits:
3
CE Hours
This course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to ensure safe and compliant dental unit waterlines. Attendees will learn why effective waterline maintenance is
critical, uncover risks posed by contaminated waterlines, and gain hands-on expertise with recommended cleaning techniques. This course also guides attendees in reviewing and enhancing their current protocols to meet industry standards, ultimately protecting patients, staff, and the practice.
Speakers
After this course attendees will be able to:
- Explain the significance of dental unit waterline maintenance
- Describe the recommended tools, techniques, and procedures for effectively cleaning and maintaining dental unit waterlines
- Apply best practices for dental unit waterline maintenance to ensure compliance with industry standards and enhance patient safety
- Analyze the effectiveness of existing waterline protocols and identify areas requiring improvements for optimal performance and compliance
- Develop an improved waterline maintenance plan tailored to meet the unique needs of their practice while adhering to industry guidelines
- Evaluate the overall impact of enhanced waterline maintenance protocols on the safety and efficiency of the dental practice
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at
ADA.org/CERP