NEW REGULATIONS ALERT

I’m reaching out to provide an important update on new waterline regulations just announced by the Georgia Board of Dentistry. These changes take effect January 1, 2025, and while they apply specifically to Georgia offices, it’s critical for all of us to be well-informed.

What You Need to Know

The new Rule 150-8-.05 focuses on dental unit waterline safety, addressing significant risks, including outbreaks of Mycobacterium abscessus in Georgia.

Key Requirements:

✅ Offices must perform quarterly waterline testing.

✅ Offices are required to maintain documentation of test results for at least 5 years.

✅ If test results fail, immediate remediation is mandatory.

These regulations emphasize patient safety and infection control—an increasingly important focus for state boards.

Here are some options for you to consider….

There are a couple of options or ways to help you with this requirement that you might want to consider. These tests have become less expensive with faster results as competition has increased with these products.

There are:

1) Mail-In Tests

2) In-Office Test

If you would like to get more information with pricing for your needs to comply, please contact me at jacobsigmon@atlantadental.com

How to Log Your Results

1) Manual Log - Here’s a link to a manual log that you can print out.

2) Digital Log - Here’s a great link to log your results digitally to go back to refer to

If you are interested in having me come in to help you with your protocol, please fill out this form below.