Behind every smile is a dental hygienist making a difference. From building meaningful relationships with patients to inspiring the next generation, the impact of…
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HuFriedyGroup | 03-05-2026
A Career Built on Protecting Patients Through Aseptic Protocol
The career of TSgt Stephanie Savaiano-Calderon, Dental Assistant Instructor for the United States Air Force, has been defined by one unwavering…
HuFriedyGroup | 08-27-2025
Identifying When Remediation is Needed
When bacterial levels in the waterlines exceed 500 CFU/mL then remediation is required. Remediating waterlines is not uncommon. In a recent JADA publication 40% of…
HuFriedyGroup | 08-27-2025
Why Invest in Quality Water in the Sterilization Center?
To better understand how vital water is in dentistry we need to take a more in-depth examination into the value of water in dental practices. The…
HuFriedyGroup | 08-27-2025
The Gold Standard for Water Quality
The gold standard for water quality was established by the EPA in 1986. The current EPA standard for dental unit water is less than 500 CFU/mL of microbial contamination.…
HuFriedyGroup | 08-27-2025
Are Your Dental Unit Waterlines (DUWLs) Safe?
Can we see or identify bacteria from DUWLs with our naked eyes? That's a very simple, "no." So, if we can't see bacteria the only way to know if bacteria is…