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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 113, No 2, 280-284.
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Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 113, Issue 2, 280-284
Copyright © 1986 by American Dental Association

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Reduction of microbial contamination in dental units with povidone-iodine 10%



SE Mills, PW Lauderdale, and RB Mayhew

Ten dental units were surveyed for microbial contamination of the waterlines. All units were found to be colonized with bacteria and fungi at levels ranging from 9.0 X 10(4) to 4.1 X 10(5) CFU/mL. Undiluted povidone-iodine 10%, loaded in five experimental units for 12 hours prevented recovery of microorganisms for 3 to 14 days when used in combination with sterile water reservoirs. Use of sterile water reservoirs alone did not effectively reduce levels of microbial contamination in five control dental units.


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