Isolation of an unusual fungus in treated dental unit waterlines

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Dentists who use antiseptic cleaning agents to kill bacteria in their waterlines may inadvertently cause fungi to grow in the water. This is what happened when dentists used a stabilized chlorine dioxide solution to sterilize the waterlines in a dental office. As the solution killed the bacteria, a fungus called Exophiala mesophila began to grow in the waterline.

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems, Water supply, Water Treatment, Fungi, Water, Antiseptics, Dental offices

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Potential health and environmental issues of mercury-contaminated amalgamators

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Dental amalgamators may be contaminated with mercury, which could be released as mercury vapor during a procedure. It is likely that this vapor would mix with room air and not pose a hazard, but it may be wise to discard contaminated amalgamators.

Analysis, Contamination, Dental equipment and supplies, Dental equipment, Dental supplies, Mercury, Mercury (Metal)

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Coronary artery stents: review and patient-management recommendations

Article Abstract:

Dentists may need to take special precautions when treating patients with coronary heart disease who have stents. Stents are small metal cylinders that are placed inside blocked arteries to keep them open.

Health aspects, Care and treatment, Cardiac patients, Stent (Surgery), Stents

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