An audit improves the quality of water within the dental unit water lines of general dental practices across the East of England

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R. A. C. Chate
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[1] Consultant Orthodontist,Orthodontic Department
[2] Essex County Hospital,undefined
[3] Lexden Road,undefined
[4] Colchester,undefined
[5] CO3 3NB,undefined
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British Dental Journal | 2010年 / 209卷
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Demonstrates how clinical audit can improve standards in cross-infection control.Sufficient details are given for individual clinicians to replicate the audit in their own practices.American Dental Association and European Union water quality standards are given as appropriate standards to adopt.
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