Handpiece and water line decontamination and HIV transmission: a critique

Dent Update. 1993 Mar;20(2):53-4, 56.

Abstract

The survival of infective viral particles in disinfected handpieces and the dental unit water systems has become a matter of professional and public concern. This commentary evaluates the evidence, making some practical suggestions on water line decontamination and handpiece sterilization.

MeSH terms

  • Cross Infection / etiology*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Dental High-Speed Equipment*
  • Disinfection / methods*
  • HIV Infections / transmission*
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Sterilization / methods
  • Water Microbiology