Vol. 47 (5) 2026 Neuro endocrinology letters

Microbial contamination patterns in dental unit waterlines and evaluation of a centralized automated cleaning and disinfection system .

OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to quantitatively characterize microbial contamination patterns in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) and to evaluate a centralized, data-driven cleaning and disinfection system in a university dental hospital. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional survey combined with longitudinal monitoring of DU.....