Keep It Flowing Clean: The Science and Strategy of Dental Unit Waterline Maintenance
Keep It Flowing Clean: The Science and Strategy of Dental Unit Waterline Maintenance
With Bhumika Patel, RDH MSDH
Course Description:
Think your dental unit waterlines are as clean as they should be? It might be time for a closer look. This course takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL). We will explore current infection control concerns, examine available treatment and testing options, and gain practical strategies for implementing a reliable and effective DUWL maintenance protocol. From combating biofilm to fostering team accountability, this course equips dental professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to ensure waterline safety and compliance. Let’s take waterline hygiene to the next level because clean waterlines mean safer care.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Analyze current and emerging issues and challenges associated with dental unit waterline-related infections.
- Differentiate between categories of products used for DUWL treatment and microbial testing, including their mechanisms of action, advantages, and limitations.
- Evaluate the importance of implementing an evidence-based DUWL maintenance protocol, incorporating routine disinfection and microbial monitoring.
- Design a comprehensive DUWL management protocol and methods to promote team compliance.
About the Presenter:
Bhumika Patel is a Professor at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. In her role, she teaches dental hygiene courses and provides supervision for clinical practice. Additionally, she holds the positions of CDHA Journal Editor, responsible for overseeing the publication of the journal of the California Dental Hygienists' Association, and President of the Delta Pacific Dental Hygienists' Association, where she leads the local segment of the professional organization. Bhumika also maintains an active role as a current clinical practitioner at a private practice situated in San Francisco.
She has over eight years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, working in private family and pediatric practices, and U.S. Army Dental. She holds a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene with an emphasis in Dental Education from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she also completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She has a postgraduate certificate in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Riverside.
Her skills include dental education, laser dentistry, health prevention, and dental research. Her core competencies are communication, collaboration, leadership, and innovation. Her mission is to advance the dental hygiene profession through education, research, and advocacy. Bhumika’s field of expertise is the oral health promotion, especially those from underserved and diverse communities and understanding the role of psychology and mindset in the practice of dentistry. Her current research studies involve investigating the incorporation of leadership training in the curriculam and the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) for clinical success of dental professionals.
Course Details:
Instructor: Bhumika Patel, RDH MSDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code:148
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5:30 PM
- MDT = 6:30 PM
- CDT = 7:30 PM
- EDT = 8:30 PM
- AZ = 6:30 PM
Keep It Flowing Clean: The Science and Strategy of Dental Unit Waterline Maintenance
With Bhumika Patel, RDH MSDH
Course Description:
Think your dental unit waterlines are as clean as they should be? It might be time for a closer look. This course takes a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWL). We will explore current infection control concerns, examine available treatment and testing options, and gain practical strategies for implementing a reliable and effective DUWL maintenance protocol. From combating biofilm to fostering team accountability, this course equips dental professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to ensure waterline safety and compliance. Let’s take waterline hygiene to the next level because clean waterlines mean safer care.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Analyze current and emerging issues and challenges associated with dental unit waterline-related infections.
- Differentiate between categories of products used for DUWL treatment and microbial testing, including their mechanisms of action, advantages, and limitations.
- Evaluate the importance of implementing an evidence-based DUWL maintenance protocol, incorporating routine disinfection and microbial monitoring.
- Design a comprehensive DUWL management protocol and methods to promote team compliance.
About the Presenter:
Bhumika Patel is a Professor at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. In her role, she teaches dental hygiene courses and provides supervision for clinical practice. Additionally, she holds the positions of CDHA Journal Editor, responsible for overseeing the publication of the journal of the California Dental Hygienists' Association, and President of the Delta Pacific Dental Hygienists' Association, where she leads the local segment of the professional organization. Bhumika also maintains an active role as a current clinical practitioner at a private practice situated in San Francisco.
She has over eight years of experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist, working in private family and pediatric practices, and U.S. Army Dental. She holds a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene with an emphasis in Dental Education from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, where she also completed her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She has a postgraduate certificate in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California, Riverside.
Her skills include dental education, laser dentistry, health prevention, and dental research. Her core competencies are communication, collaboration, leadership, and innovation. Her mission is to advance the dental hygiene profession through education, research, and advocacy. Bhumika’s field of expertise is the oral health promotion, especially those from underserved and diverse communities and understanding the role of psychology and mindset in the practice of dentistry. Her current research studies involve investigating the incorporation of leadership training in the curriculam and the role of emotional intelligence (EQ) for clinical success of dental professionals.
Course Details:
Instructor: Bhumika Patel, RDH MSDH
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code:148
Time Zones:
- PDT = 5:30 PM
- MDT = 6:30 PM
- CDT = 7:30 PM
- EDT = 8:30 PM
- AZ = 6:30 PM
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