30 July 2024

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Dental Unit Waterline Testing is Now Faster, Easier, and More Affordable

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In the busy environment of a dental practice, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of dental waterlines is paramount. The often-overlooked biofilm buildup in these waterlines can harbor dangerous pathogens, posing significant health risks to both patients and staff. Enter the FASTCheck15 waterline test—a quick, reliable solution designed to give dental professionals peace of mind. Because, as we know, “it’s not just your water, it’s your waterlines.”

The Biofilm Challenge

Biofilm, a slimy layer of bacteria that can form inside waterlines, is an invisible, persistent problem in dental practices. This biofilm is the home for potentially harmful bacteria that pose a health risk to patients and clinicians when exposed during dental procedures. The implications can be serious: infections, complications, and a potential loss of trust from patients.

Dental waterline safety is not just about adhering to regulations; it’s about ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care. That’s why proactive waterline testing is important, and the new FASTCheck15 test leads the way.

Why FASTCheck15?

FASTCheck15 from Sterisil is a game changer in waterline testing that empowers dental professionals to stay ahead of the persistent bacteria and biofilm formation in dental waterlines. Here’s what makes it different than other testing methods:

• Speed and Efficiency — The name says it all—FASTCheck15 delivers quick, conclusive results in just 15 minutes. In the fast-paced world of dentistry, time is of the essence. This quick turnaround allows for immediate action if any issues are detected, ensuring that patient safety is never compromised.
• Simplicity — New FASTCheck15 doesn’t require mailing a sample or waiting days for paddle test or flow test results. It works like a COVID in-home test, with an easy-to-use test strip. Simply collect a sample, follow the instructions, and get results in just 15 minutes. It’s a hassle-free process that fits seamlessly into your daily routine.
• Accuracy — FASTCheck15 provides reliable and accurate results, giving you the confidence that your waterlines are safe. The easy-to-read test strip provides simple, clear results and detects common dental waterline microbials exceeding 500 CFU/mL. With a straightforward indicator strip—1 line means Pass, and 2 lines mean Fail—you can quickly determine the status of your waterlines. It’s not just about compliance with health regulations; it’s about being confident in the safety and quality of care you provide.
• Most Affordable Testing Option — At about half the cost of other in-office tests such as paddles and color-changing vials, FASTCheck15 provides dental practices with a cost-effective way to ensure the water is safe for their patients anytime.

Making it Routine

Incorporating FASTCheck15 into your practice is simple and invaluable. It helps meet regulatory requirements and sets a standard of excellence in patient care. It shows that you’re not just reactive to problems but proactive in preventing them.

Proactive vs Reactive

In prevention of biofilm formation and bacterial contamination, an ounce of prevention can make the job of maintaining safe water much easier and more reliable. Because FASTCheck15 is so fast and easy to use, it can make your waterline maintenance protocol much simpler, easier, and more reliable. So, you can identify and address potential issues before they become serious problems.

Building Trust Through Safety

Patients trust dental professionals with their health, and maintaining that trust requires a commitment to the highest standards of care. Regular waterline testing with FASTCheck15™ demonstrates your dedication to patient safety, reassuring patients that their well-being is your top priority.

Part of the Sterisil SafeWater Solution

The new FASTCheck15 waterline test is part of the Sterisil® SafeWater Solution: an end-to-end Dental Unit Waterline suite of products and support that was designed with the busy dental office in mind. This solution delivers unmatched disinfection efficacy, ease of use, and affordable value that is changing the game in DUWL management, for efficiency and safety.

FASTCheck15 is the latest addition. Now you can make your waterline testing protocol easier, simpler, and more reliable. And, more affordable, too. Take the proactive step in safeguarding your practice and your patients. Integrate this essential test and make it a routine part of your dental practice’s commitment to excellence.

Source: www.solmetex.com/fastcheck15