A Pennsylvania dental hygienist shares why Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets have been the trusted solution in her dental practice for almost 3 decades, keeping waterlines free of biofilm buildup, odors, and harmful bacteria
Every dental practice should prioritize safety, and that includes protecting patients and staff from pathogens that may be present in untreated water. Dental unit waterlines are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, so daily treatments are crucial to inhibit microbial contamination.
For 28 years, JoAnn Pyne has been a dental hygienist at Oaks Dental in Oaks, PA. And for every single one of those years, she and her colleagues have trusted Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets to keep the practice waterlines free of harmful bacterial and in compliance with state, federal, and ADA guidelines.
Simple Daily Routine
Pyne’s daily routine includes flushing the waterlines each morning for 1 minute before placing a Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablet in each water bottle with distilled water. Noting that the process is simple and the results are consistent, Pyne said, “We use the Patterson tablets to reduce the biofilm buildup from the water and, of course, keep the water safe for patients.”
The Secret Ingredient
Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets contain a patented key ingredient, Silver Dihydrogen Citrate (SDC), which effectively attacks microorganisms from both the inside and outside. With extremely low concentrations of ionic silver, the tablets are nontoxic yet highly effective at defeating microbials.
Colorless, Tasteless, and Odorless
Packaged with 50 tablets per box, Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets are available for two water bottle sizes—750 mL and 2 liters. Patterson describes the tablets as colorless, tasteless, and odorless, and Pyne backs up that claim wholeheartedly.
Over the course of 28 years, she said, “I have never noticed any odor, deposits, or water appearance issues with Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets, and I received no negative feedback from patients regarding the taste.” For these reasons, Pyne said, “We have never switched to another brand of waterline tablets.”
Consistent Results
Pyne's practice tests the waterlines monthly to ensure compliance. “Based on the consistent results we've experienced with Patterson Waterline Maintenance Tablets, I would definitely recommend them for waterline maintenance,” she noted. “They have worked well for our office for many years.”
