Handpiece Care and Maintenance
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of dental handpieces and the importance of good care and maintenance.
Overview
This course provides a vital guide to understanding dental handpieces and the importance of correct care and maintenance. Following proper protocols is essential for ensuring instrument longevity, optimizing clinical performance, and upholding patient safety. This module offers the practical steps needed for effective handpiece management in your practice.
Assessment & Certification
A pass mark of 80% is required. Learners who do not pass have the opportunity to review the course material and retake the assessment. Upon successful completion, a downloadable certificate will be available for your CPD records.
Aims
This course aims to give learners a clear understanding of dental handpieces and the importance of implementing good care and maintenance routines.
Learning Objectives
On completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Recognise the main types of dental handpieces.
- Identify different types of burs.
- Recall the correct cleaning stages for handpieces.
- Perform correct handpiece sterilisation procedures.
- Perform correct handpiece lubrication.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will be able to:
- Implement correct cleaning and sterilisation techniques.
- Understand lubrication requirements for different handpieces.
- Appreciate the importance of routine handpiece care.
- Recognise the main categories of dental handpieces.
GDC Development Outcome: C
Use collapsible tabs for more detailed information that will help customers make a purchasing decision.
Ex: Shipping and return policies, size guides, and other common questions.
