Background and Aim: Contaminated dental handpieces have the potential to transfer infection to patients. New generation of autoclavable turbines have to some extent overcome the problem however, in clinic sometimes it is necessary to use chemical to disinfect handpieces. The aim of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effect of some routinely used disinfectant solutions on dental conta...

    Background and Objectives: Access to safe and adequate drinking water has been an important national goal in different countries. On the other hand, the possibility of microbial contamination and lack of control water quality chemicals is of concern to health authorities in societies. The purpose of this research was to determine the microbial and chemical quality of drinking water in bards...