Solmetex launches water safety test with early notification

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DrBicuspid.com staff writers
May 28, 2025

Solmetex has launched the Sterisil R2A with FASTRead, offering faster water safety testing for dental practices.

Unlike the standard five to seven day wait for R2A test results, this new feature provides notification within 24 hours if the water sample fails the safe water standard, according to the company.

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