Demonstrate maintenance and sterilization of dental handpieces.
Demonstration should include
- gathering manufacturers' maintenance instructions for specific handpieces
- identifying all applicable lubricants, disinfecting solutions, and wrenches
- disassembling and cleaning handpieces according to manufacturers' specifications
- sterilizing handpieces according to manufacturers' specifications.
Process/Skill Questions
- What should be done to a handpiece before it is autoclaved?
- What sterilization methods are appropriate for low-speed and high-speed handpieces?
- Why is it important to consult the manufacturer's instructions for maintenance of a handpiece?