Dentistry - Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs - Part 2: Air, water, suction and wastewater systems (ISO 5467-2:2022)

This document specifies the requirements and test methods for mobile dental units concerning:
a) the properties of mobile dental unit connections to the compressed air supply, water supply, suction supply, and wastewater drain plumbing,
b) the materials, design, and construction of the compressed air and water system within the mobile dental unit,
c) the quality for incoming water and air,
d) the performance of mobile dental unit suction system, and
e) the air, water, suction and wastewater properties of mobile dental unit connections to the interfaces to dental handpieces.
This document also specifies requirements for instructions for use and a technical description.
This document is only applicable to mobile dental units that are not used for oral surgery treatment requiring sterile air and water supplies. Amalgam separators are not included in this document.

Zahnheilkunde - Mobile dentale Behandlungseinheiten und dentale Patientenliegen - Teil 2: Luft, Wasser, Absaugung und Abwasser (ISO 5467-2:2022)

Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für mobile dentale Behandlungseinheiten fest für
a)   die Eigenschaften der Anschlüsse der mobilen dentalen Behandlungseinheiten zur Druckluftversorgung, Wasserversorgung, Absaugung und zu den Abwasserrohrleitungen,
b)   die Materialien, Gestaltung und Bauweise der Druckluft- und Wasserversorgung innerhalb der mobilen dentalen Behandlungseinheit,
c)   die Qualität des einströmenden Wassers und der einströmenden Luft,
d)   die Leistungsfähigkeit des Absaugsystems in der mobilen dentalen Behandlungseinheit und
e)   die Luft-, Wasser-, Absaugungs- und Abwassereigenschaften von mobilen dentalen Behandlungseinheiten an den Schnittstellen zu dentalen Handstücken.
Dieses Dokument legt auch Anforderungen an die Gebrauchsanweisung und an die technische Beschreibung fest.
Dieses Dokument beschränkt sich auf mobile dentale Behandlungseinheiten, die nicht für kieferchirurgische Behandlungen eingesetzt werden, die eine sterile Luft- und Wasserversorgung erfordern. Amalgamabscheider sind in diesem Dokument nicht enthalten.

Médecine bucco-dentaire - Units dentaires et fauteuils dentaires patient mobiles - Partie 2: Systèmes d'alimentation en air et en eau, d'aspiration et d'évacuation des eaux usées (ISO 5467-2:2022)

Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les méthodes d’essai applicables aux units dentaires mobiles concernant:
a) les propriétés des branchements des units dentaires mobiles aux conduites d’alimentation en air comprimé, d’alimentation en eau, d’aspiration et aux canalisations d’évacuation des eaux usées,
b) les matériaux, la conception et la construction du système d’alimentation en air comprimé et en eau de l'unit dentaire mobile,
c) la qualité de l’eau et de l’air d’entrée,
d) la performance du système d’aspiration de l'unit dentaire mobile, et
e) les propriétés de l’air, de l'eau, de l’aspiration et des eaux usées des branchements des units dentaires mobiles aux interfaces des pièces à main dentaires.
Le présent document spécifie également les exigences relatives aux instructions d'utilisation et à la description technique.
Le présent document est uniquement applicable aux units dentaires mobiles qui ne sont pas utilisés pour le traitement de chirurgie buccale nécessitant une alimentation en eau et en eau stérile. Les dispositifs de récupération de l’amalgame ne sont pas inclus dans le présent document.

Zobozdravstvo - Mobilne dentalne enote in stoli za paciente - 2. del: Sistemi za dovod zraka in vode, za sukcijo (aspiracijo) in odvod odpadne vode (ISO 5467-2:2022)

Ta dokument določa zahteve in preskusne metode za brizge za mobilne dentalne enote v zvezi s kakovostjo zraka in vode.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
11-Oct-2022
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 55 - Dentistry
Current Stage
6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
Start Date
12-Oct-2022
Due Date
07-Apr-2024
Completion Date
12-Oct-2022

Overview

EN ISO 5467-2:2022 - "Dentistry - Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs - Part 2: Air, water, suction and wastewater systems" specifies requirements and test methods for the fluid and suction systems of mobile dental units. It covers connections to facility supplies (compressed air, water, suction, wastewater), internal system materials and design, incoming water and air quality, suction performance, and interfaces to dental handpieces. The standard excludes amalgam separators and mobile units intended for oral surgery that require sterile air/water.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Connections and interfaces
    • Requirements for mobile dental unit connections to compressed air, water, suction and wastewater drain plumbing.
    • Properties of connections to dental handpieces (air, water, suction, wastewater).
  • Water systems
    • Materials, design and construction of internal compressed air and procedural water systems.
    • Incoming potable water quality and provisions for bottled water supplies used for procedural water.
    • Backflow prevention when connected to external drinking water supply.
    • Cuspidor, water venturi, particle and bacterial filter provisions; water sampling connection point; wastewater container and drain connections.
    • Requirements for biofilm control and retraction prevention.
  • Air systems
    • Classification and purity class of dental air, including requirements for integrated compressed air source equipment.
    • Particle and bacterial filters, condensate drain, compressed air filtration and acceptable sound levels.
  • Suction systems
    • Suction source connection, maximum suction pressure, suction pressure head loss, suction flow rate, solids filters and air separators.
    • Cannula connector configuration and hose requirements.
  • Testing, documentation and labelling
    • Test methods such as particle filter testing, suction flow rate testing, visual inspection, sampling and reporting.
    • Requirements for instructions for use, technical description and test reports.

Practical applications

  • Ensures safe, reliable fluid and suction performance of mobile dental units used in clinics, outreach programs, mobile clinics and temporary treatment sites.
  • Guides design and manufacture of mobile dental units and dental patient chairs to meet EU/CEN and ISO expectations for air, water, suction and wastewater systems.
  • Supports service technicians and maintenance teams with test methods for filters, suction flow rates and system inspection.
  • Helps infection control teams assess incoming water/air quality, filtration and biofilm control measures.

Who should use this standard

  • Dental equipment manufacturers and designers
  • Regulatory bodies and conformity assessment organizations
  • Dental clinics and mobile clinic operators
  • Service/maintenance technicians and biomedical engineers
  • Procurement and quality managers specifying mobile dental units

Related standards

  • ISO 5467 series (other parts)
  • ISO 7494-2:2022 (relevant for dental air supply classification; referenced in the development of this part)

Keywords: EN ISO 5467-2:2022, mobile dental units, dental patient chairs, air water suction wastewater systems, dental air quality, backflow prevention, suction flow rate, particle filter, bacterial filter.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN ISO 5467-2:2022 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Dentistry - Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs - Part 2: Air, water, suction and wastewater systems (ISO 5467-2:2022)". This standard covers: This document specifies the requirements and test methods for mobile dental units concerning: a) the properties of mobile dental unit connections to the compressed air supply, water supply, suction supply, and wastewater drain plumbing, b) the materials, design, and construction of the compressed air and water system within the mobile dental unit, c) the quality for incoming water and air, d) the performance of mobile dental unit suction system, and e) the air, water, suction and wastewater properties of mobile dental unit connections to the interfaces to dental handpieces. This document also specifies requirements for instructions for use and a technical description. This document is only applicable to mobile dental units that are not used for oral surgery treatment requiring sterile air and water supplies. Amalgam separators are not included in this document.

This document specifies the requirements and test methods for mobile dental units concerning: a) the properties of mobile dental unit connections to the compressed air supply, water supply, suction supply, and wastewater drain plumbing, b) the materials, design, and construction of the compressed air and water system within the mobile dental unit, c) the quality for incoming water and air, d) the performance of mobile dental unit suction system, and e) the air, water, suction and wastewater properties of mobile dental unit connections to the interfaces to dental handpieces. This document also specifies requirements for instructions for use and a technical description. This document is only applicable to mobile dental units that are not used for oral surgery treatment requiring sterile air and water supplies. Amalgam separators are not included in this document.

EN ISO 5467-2:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 11.060.20 - Dental equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2023
Zobozdravstvo - Mobilne dentalne enote in stoli za paciente - 2. del: Sistemi za
dovod zraka in vode, za sukcijo (aspiracijo) in odvod odpadne vode (ISO 5467-
2:2022)
Dentistry - Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs - Part 2: Air, water, suction and
wastewater systems (ISO 5467-2:2022)
Zahnheilkunde - Mobile Behandlungseinheiten und Patientenliegen - Teil 2: Luft, Wasser,
Absaugung und Abwasser (ISO 5467-2:2022)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Units dentaires et fauteuils dentaires patient mobiles - Partie
2: Systèmes d'alimentation en air et en eau, d'aspiration et d'évacuation des eaux usées
(ISO 5467-2:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 5467-2:2022
ICS:
11.060.20 Zobotehnična oprema Dental equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 5467-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2022
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 11.060.20
English Version
Dentistry - Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs -
Part 2: Air, water, suction and wastewater systems (ISO
5467-2:2022)
Médecine bucco-dentaire - Units dentaires et fauteuils Zahnheilkunde - Mobile Behandlungseinheiten und
dentaires patient mobiles - Partie 2: Systèmes Patientenliegen - Teil 2: Luft, Wasser, Absaugung und
d'alimentation en air et en eau, d'aspiration et Abwasser (ISO 5467-2:2022)
d'évacuation des eaux usées (ISO 5467-2:2022)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 September 2022.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 5467-2:2022) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106
"Dentistry" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 55 “Dentistry” the secretariat of which
is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2023, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by April 2023.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 5467-2:2022 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 5467-2:2022 without any
modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 5467-2
First edition
2022-09
Dentistry — Mobile dental units and
dental patient chairs —
Part 2:
Air, water, suction and wastewater
systems
Médecine bucco-dentaire — Units dentaires et fauteuils dentaires
patient mobiles —
Partie 2: Systèmes d'alimentation en air et en eau, d'aspiration et
d'évacuation des eaux usées
Reference number
ISO 5467-2:2022(E)
ISO 5467-2:2022(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction . vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Classification . 2
4.1 Classification of dental air supply . 2
4.2 Classification of suction system and suction air flow rate . 2
5 Requirements . 2
5.1 Connections from the mobile dental unit to dental handpiece . 2
5.2 Supply connections to the mobile dental unit . 3
5.3 Water and wastewater systems . 3
5.3.1 Incoming water and bottled water . 3
5.3.2 Materials used for construction of procedural water systems within the
mobile dental unit . 3
5.3.3 Backflow prevention device for mobile dental units connected to the
external drinking water supply . 3
5.3.4 Cuspidors . . 4
5.3.5 Water venturi . 4
5.3.6 Particle filter . 4
5.3.7 Bacterial filter . 4
5.3.8 Bottled water system supplying procedural water or solution . 4
5.3.9 Retraction . 4
5.3.10 Treatment method for biofilm . 4
5.3.11 Water sampling connection point . 4
5.3.12 Wastewater drain connection . 5
5.3.13 Wastewater container . 5
5.4 Air system . 5
5.4.1 Incoming dental air . 5
5.4.2 Purity class of dental air supplied by an integrated compressed air source
equipment . 5
5.4.3 Particle filters . 5
5.4.4 Bacterial filters . 5
5.4.5 Condensate drain . 5
5.4.6 Compressed air filter . 5
5.4.7 Sound level of compressed air source equipment . 6
5.5 Mobile dental unit suction systems . 6
5.5.1 Maximum suction pressure . 6
5.5.2 Suction pressure head loss . 6
5.5.3 Configuration of cannula connectors and cannula . 6
5.5.4 Operating hoses with cannula connectors . 6
5.5.5 Solids filter . 6
5.5.6 Air separator . 6
5.5.7 Mobile dental unit suction source connection point . 6
5.5.8 Suction flow rate . 7
5.5.9 Bacterial filter . 7
5.6 Test report . 7
6 Sampling . 7
7 Measurement and test methods .7
7.1 Visual inspection . 7
7.1.1 Visual inspection of equipment . 7
7.1.2 Visual inspection of documentation or test reports . . 7
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7.2 Particle filters test . 8
7.3 Suction flow rate test . 8
8 Instructions for use . .8
9 Technical description .8
Annex A (informative) Test report. 9
Bibliography .13
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ISO 5467-2:2022(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 106, Dentistry, Subcommittee SC 6,
Dental equipment, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical
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Introduction
This document was developed in consideration of ISO 7494-2:2022, so as to be applicable to mobile
dental units. The requirements in this document focus on certain technical aspects to be appropriate for
international standardization. The requirements for microbiological aspects of the fluids transported
by mobile dental units are acknowledged to be also worthy of standardization and requirements
pertaining to the prevention, inhibition, and removal of mobile dental unit waterline biofilm are being
developed.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 5467-2:2022(E)
Dentistry — Mobile dental units and dental patient
chairs —
Part 2:
Air, water, suction and wastewater systems
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements and test methods for mobile dental units concerning:
a) the properties of mobile dental unit connections to the compressed air supply, water supply, suction
supply, and wastewater drain plumbing,
b) the materials, design, and construction of the compressed air and water system within the mobile
dental unit,
c) the quality for incoming water and air,
d) the performance of mobile dental unit suction system, and
e) the air, water, suction and wastewater properties of mobile dental unit connections to the interfaces
to dental handpieces.
This document also specifies requirements for instructions for use and a technical description.
This document is only applicable to mobile dental units that are not used for oral surgery treatment
requiring sterile air and water supplies. Amalgam separators are not included in this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 1942, Dentistry — Vocabulary
ISO 5167-1, Measurement of fluid flow by means of pressure differential devices inserted in circular cross-
section conduits running full — Part 1: General principles and requirements
ISO 5467-1, Dentistry — Mobile dental units and dental patient chairs —Part 1: General requirements
ISO 7494-2:2022, Dentistry — Stationary dental units and dental patient chairs — Part 2: Air, water,
suction and wastewater systems
ISO 8573-1, Compressed air — Part 1: Contaminants and purity classes
ISO 10637, Dentistry — Ce
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표준 EN ISO 5467-2:2022는 이동식 치과 장비와 치과 환자 의자에 대한 공기, 물, 흡입 및 폐수 시스템의 요구 사항과 시험 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 이동식 치과 장비의 각기 다른 연결부에 대한 요구 사항을 명확히 하여, 안전하고 효율적인 치료 환경을 조성하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 강점은 이동식 치과 장비의 공기 공급, 물 공급, 흡입 공급 및 폐수 배출 시스템에 대한 세부적인 규정입니다. 각각의 연결부에 대해 신뢰할 수 있는 성능을 보장하도록 요구하며, 이를 통해 치과 치료의 품질을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 또한, 이동식 치과 장비 내 압축 공기 및 수조 시스템의 재료, 설계 및 건설에 대한 규정을 통해 사용자의 안전을 극대화합니다. 또한, EN ISO 5467-2:2022는 들어오는 물과 공기의 품질, 이동식 치과 장비의 흡입 시스템 성능 및 치과 핸드피스와의 연결 인터페이스에 대한 공기, 물, 흡입 및 폐수 특성을 평가하는 기준을 제공합니다. 이러한 요소들은 치과 의료 환경의 청결과 위생을 유지하는 데 매우 중요합니다. 더불어 사용 설명서와 기술 설명서에 대한 요구 사항을 포함하여 사용자들이 표준을 준수하는 데 필요한 정보를 제공하기 때문에, 이 표준은 이동식 치과 장비의 안전성과 효율성을 위해 필수적입니다. 이 문서는 구강 수술 치료에 필요한 멸균 공기 및 수조 공급이 아닌 이동식 치과 장비에만 적용되며, 따라서 특정 용도의 전문화된 요구 사항을 충족하고 있습니다. Amalgam 분리 장치는 이 문서의 적용 범위에 포함되지 않아, 해당 장비들에 대한 별도의 규정이 필요함을 명확히 하고 있습니다. 결론적으로, EN ISO 5467-2:2022 표준은 이동식 치과 장비 운영에 있어 필수적인 안전과 품질 관리의 기준을 제공하며, 치과 치료의 성공적인 실행을 위한 중요한 기초를 마련하고 있습니다.

EN ISO 5467-2:2022は、移動式歯科ユニット及び歯科患者チェアに関連する空気、水、吸引、廃水システムに関する包括的な標準です。この標準は、移動式歯科ユニットにおける圧縮空気供給、水供給、吸引供給、廃水排水の接続に関する要件を明確化し、さらにこれらのシステムの材料、設計、構造に関するガイドラインを示しています。 この標準の大きな強みは、移動式歯科ユニットの信頼性と安全性を確保するための詳細な試験方法と基準を設定している点です。特に、圧縮空気と水システムにおける品質要件や、移動式ユニットの吸引システムの性能に関する基準は、実際の診療現場において患者の安全を守るための重要な要素です。また、歯科ハンドピースとのインターフェースにおける空気、水、吸引、廃水の特性に関する要件が明示されていることにより、全体的な操作性の向上が図られます。 さらに、使用手順や技術的説明に関する要求事項が設定されているため、この標準を遵守することで、業界全体における品質の一貫性が促進される点も特筆すべき強みです。このように、EN ISO 5467-2:2022は、歯科医療における移動式ユニットにとって不可欠な要素を盛り込んだ、重要かつ関連性の高い標準です。なお、オーラルサージャリー治療用の滅菌空気及び水供給を必要とする移動式ユニットには適用されないことにも注意が必要です。

The standard EN ISO 5467-2:2022 is a crucial document for the dental industry, addressing the specifications for mobile dental units and dental patient chairs, focusing on their air, water, suction, and wastewater systems. This standard provides comprehensive guidelines that ensure the safety and efficacy of mobile dental units used in non-surgical settings, highlighting essential requirements for various interconnected systems. One of the standout strengths of this standard is its thorough exploration of the connections to key utilities, such as the compressed air supply, water supply, suction supply, and wastewater drain plumbing. This emphasis on connectivity ensures that caregivers can maintain proper hygiene and functionality, which is paramount in dental practices. Additionally, the standard specifies rigorous criteria regarding the materials, design, and construction of the compressed air and water systems within mobile dental units. This focus not only enhances the durability and reliability of equipment but also addresses potential contamination risks, crucial for patient safety. The EN ISO 5467-2:2022 also covers the quality standards for incoming water and air, which are vital in ensuring that all operations adhere to health regulations. The performance metrics for suction systems within the mobile dental units further bolster the standard's relevance, allowing for the effective management of waste and preventing hazardous situations. Moreover, the standard's stipulations regarding the properties of mobile dental unit connections to dental handpieces underscore its practical applicability in everyday dental procedures, ensuring that equipment interfaces maintain high performance and compatibility. Finally, the inclusion of requirements for instructions for use and a technical description aids in the overall usability of mobile dental units, facilitating training and operational consistency across dental practices. This comprehensive coverage makes EN ISO 5467-2:2022 an invaluable resource for manufacturers and practitioners alike, underlining its utmost relevance in advancing dental care standards.