Enhancing Waterline Safety: The Game-Changing 15-Minute Solution for DSOs

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Water touches virtually everything that matters in a dental office. Nowhere is water more important than in the dental unit. Maintaining clean and safe dental waterlines is paramount for dental groups and DSOs. However, this task often proves complex and time-consuming. Over 30% of all dental unit waterline tests conducted by dental offices fail.

Ensuring compliance with stringent regulations and guidelines set forth by the CDC, ADA, and OSAP demands meticulous attention and resources. Moreover, the logistical complexity of coordinating testing schedules, interpreting results, and implementing corrective actions poses significant hurdles.

Enter the Sterisil® FASTCheck15™ Waterline Test – a revolutionary solution offering unprecedented speed, simplicity, and cost-effectiveness, that delivers accurate, reliable results in just 15 minutes.

Addressing the Challenge

Patients expect safe water. Keeping dental waterlines safe and clean is no easy feat, especially for busy dental practices. Fortunately, Sterisil’s FASTCheck15™ Waterline Test provides a straightforward solution to this challenge. It is the fastest and most cost-effective method for monitoring waterline quality. Unlike traditional tests that can take days to deliver results, FASTCheck15™ provides clear pass/fail indications in just 15 minutes. This rapid turnaround allows immediate action if contamination is detected, minimizing disruptions to patient care.

Simplicity and Ease of Use

One of the key advantages of FASTCheck15™ is its simplicity. The test strip is designed for ease of use, eliminating any ambiguity in interpreting results. A single line indicates that the water meets safety standards, while two lines indicate failure. This user-friendly design requires no incubation or neutralizers, making it a seamless addition to any practice’s water monitoring protocols.

Now, dental teams can proactively address biofilm accumulation and conduct waterline testing in accordance with their demanding schedules.

It takes the guesswork out of water testing and provides rapid reassurance that both the water and waterlines are clean and safe.

 

Most Affordable Testing Option Available

At about half the cost of other in-office tests such as paddles and color-changing vials, FASTCheck15™ provides DSOs a cost-effective way to ensure the water is safe for their patients anytime.

Taking control of water safety enables clinicians and dental office teams to concentrate on delivering comprehensive treatment plans and high-quality dental care, resulting in fewer disruptions for patients.

By adopting a proactive approach rather than a reactive one, offices can increase their likelihood of passing and decrease the incidence of failure. This, in turn, minimizes the amount of empty chairtime.

Comprehensive Support an Integration

Beyond its speed, affordability, and simplicity, FASTCheck15™ offers comprehensive support through Sterisil’s Water Safety Team and the Solmetex® My Solutions Center. This centralized platform allows practice managers to access timely information about the testing status of individual practices within the group, ensuring compliance with CDC, ADA, and OSAP recommendations.

Additionally, FASTCheck15™ integrates seamlessly with the Sterisil SafeWater Protocol, offering a comprehensive solution for managing dental unit waterlines (DUWL). With the ability to detect common dental waterline microbials and comply with the EPA’s Drinking Water Standard of ≤500 CFU/mL, FASTCheck15™ stands out as a critical tool in the dental practice, and a mainstay in every operatory.

The Complete EPA Regulatory Compliance Solution for Special Markets

The Solmetex Compliance Center was uniquely designed in partnership with one of the largest DSOs in the country to provide dental group organizations with a tool to manage compliance across all their dental practices nationwide. This capability now includes Amalgam Separation, DUWL Disinfection Products and Waterline Testing.

• Solmetex Compliance Center: Account management portal that provides real-time compliance data across all the practices in your network.

• Recycling Overview: Overall history of amalgam separator installation, plus recycling history of collection container and amalgam waste buckets across all practices.

• Solmetex Compliance Program: Maintain compliance nationwide by setting custom delivery schedules through your dealer/distributor partner.

• Custom Territory Views: Custom account login with the views that fit your group’s needs. National, regional, or individual office logins allow you to manage your locations.

• Account Reporting: Export dental practice account data to your desktop in Excel or PDF formats.

• Certificates of Compliance: Access to product shipping labels, Certificates of Installation, and Certificates of Recycling, available 24/7/365 at NO CHARGE.

Overview of the FASTCheck15™ Waterline Test: 

Features:

• 15-minute in-office test that provides rapid, reliable results for detecting microbial contamination in dental waterlines

• Easy-to-use test strip with clear pass/fail indication — one line = pass, two lines = fail

• No incubation or neutralizers required, making it a simple addition to dental practices’ water safety protocols

• Sterisil’s FASTCheck15™ is part of the Sterisil SafeWater Protocol, a comprehensive dental waterline management solution

• Backed by Sterisil’s Water Safety Team and access to the Solmetex My Solutions Center for support and documentation

Benefits:

• Allows for fast action — if a failed result is indicated, staff can immediately shock the waterlines and be ready to treat patients the next day, minimizing disruptions

• Provides flexibility — can be used any day of the week, rather than being limited to certain days of the week to get results back during operating hours

• More economical than other waterline tests enabling offices to test regularly to stay on top of waterline safety

• Integrates with the comprehensive Solmetex System of Solutions for complete DUWL (Dental Unit Waterline) management as part of the Sterisil SafeWater Protocol

• Helps dental practices meet CDC, ADA, and OSAP guidelines for regular waterline monitoring and documentation

Try it free and see how easy it is!

Each sample contains 1 full test kit. Limit 1 free sample per practice location, US-only.

Contact Solmetex Group Account Directors: 

Steve Craig, Director, Special Markets East, 630-258-2012, scraig@solmetex.com

Mike Woolley, Director, Special Markets West, 203-952-6975, MWoolley@solmetex.com

 

Read other articles about dental water safety:

• Modernizing Water Safety for Today’s DSO