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August 1, 2025Open Access

Bacterial Contamination in Dental Unit Water Lines at Primary Health Care Centers (2022–2023): A Nationwide Study

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AJAbrar JamalEAEiman Alawadhi

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Overview

Retrospective analysis reports 16.8% bacterial contamination in dental unit water lines in Kuwait, highlighting challenges in waterline safety.

Key Points

  • Overall bacterial contamination prevalence in dental unit water lines was found to be 16.8%.
  • Contamination rates increased from 13.7% in 2022 to 19.8% in 2023, indicating a rising concern.
  • Higher contamination was observed in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer governorate at 23% and cup filler outlets at 18.9%.
  • Significant predictors of contamination included year, governorate, and outlet type, suggesting the need for enhanced safety protocols.

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Jamal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c65e6551bb0af8cfa67https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202507.2532.v1
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