On-Site Training Sessions 

On site, in office training for you and your staff on how to maintain your dental handpieces.

How to take care of handpieces so they will last longer and save you money in the long run.
Training sessions last about 20 minutes and can easily be fit into your schedule during your standard office hours.
​Contact Us to Schedule Training for Your Staff

​Maintenance Tips
High Speed Maintenance
  1. Clean exterior surface and fiberoptics with alcohol. (Do not use harsh cleaners or ultrasonic cleaner.)
  2. Insert a bur, and spray lubricant into air drive port.
  3. Rotate bur between the thumb and forefinger.
  4. Attach handpiece to tubing, cover with paper towel and run.
  5. Examine oil discharge on towel. If discolored, repeat procedure until discharge becomes clear.
  6. Run for 10 seconds.
  7. Repeat until all excess oil is expelled from inside handpiece.
  8. Autoclave handpiece following recommended procedures.
  9. Remove handpiece and let cool. (Handpiece must be at room temperature before proceeding.)

High Speed Lubrication
  1. Lubricate with Once-A-Day lubricant before autoclaving.
  2. Run handpiece  seconds to clear excess oil.
  3. Autoclave handpiece following recommended procedures.
  4. Remove handpiece and let cool. 
  5. Lubricate as noted above.
  6. Spin off excess oil.

High Speed Tips
  1. High speed handpieces cannot be over-lubricated.
  2. Keep manufacturer’s recommended procedures on file for reference.
  3. Never use pin oil or syringe oil on high speed handpieces.
  4. Lubricate before autoclaving.
  5. Set air pressure to Manufacturer’s specifications.

Star Lube Free High Speed Maintenance
  1. Lubrication is not required.
  2. To clean, remove bur and blow air into chuck.
  3. Insert bur. (Never operate without a bur.)
  4. Run for 10 seconds to flush air and water lines.
  5. Clean exterior surface with alcohol.
  6. Dry thoroughly.
  7. Autoclave handpiece in sterilization bag with paper up
  8. (Never submerge handpiece in chemical disinfectants, ultrasonic cleaner or cold sterilants.)
  9. Cool to room temperature.

Low Speed Maintenance
  1. Clean exterior surface with alcohol. (Do not use harsh cleaners, ultrasonic cleaners, or introduce cleaner into motor.)
  2. Insert a bur and tighten.
  3. Remove handpiece from tubing.
  4. Add 2 to 3 drops of oil into drive air tube.
  5. Attach handpiece to tubing, and run at high speed for 10 seconds.

Low Speed Lubrication
  1. Add 2 to 3 drops of oil into drive tube.
  2. Insert a bur.
  3. Run handpiece 10 seconds.

​Low Speed Tips
  1. Lubricate after each use.
  2. Keep manufacturer’s recommended procedures on file for reference.
  3. Set air pressure to manufacturer’s specifications.
  4. Use high viscosity lubricating and cleaning oil.