NEW GEORGIA REGULATIONS ALERT
New Dental Waterline Requirements
for Georgia in 2025
The Georgia Board of Dentistry recently announced new waterline regulations. These changes took 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 and addresses 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.
Tests
1) Mail-In Tests
2) In-Office Tests
These tests have become less expensive with faster results as competition has increased with these products. If you would like more information on products and pricing, contact your Atlanta Dental Representative.
How to Log Your Results
1) You can download and print this Manual Log.
2) Access this link to a Digital Log to record your results.
Contact your Atlanta Dental Representative for an in-office visit to help with your protocol or provide more information on products to help your practice achieve compliance.