12 Point Maintenance Check List

Thank you for completing the 12 Point Maintenance Check List. We have provided the correct answers below for your future reference.

Download and complete this Check List and return it with the Test Kit or fax to 02 9979 8022 to test your staff.

Do you know that incorrect maintenance procedures cause 34.6% of handpieces prematurely breakdown ?

Download and complete this Check List and return it with the Test Kit or fax to 02 9979 8022 to get the correct answers. Alternatively, complete the form below for immediate answers.

1.		Do you lubricate your handpieces?
		Before autoclaving
		After autoclaving
		Before and after autoclaving
		It varies

2.		How often do you lubricate high speed handpieces?
		After each patient
		Daily
		Weekly
		It varies

3.		How often do you lubricate air motors?
		After each patient
		Daily
		Weekly
		Sometimes

4.		How often do you lubricate air scalers?
		After each patient
		Daily
		Weekly
		Sometimes

5.		Infection Control and Cleaning. Do you use an infection control solution such as Viraclean on your handpieces?
		Always
		Never
		Sometimes
		Use alcohol wipes
		Clean handpieces under running water

6.		Do you purge your handpieces?
		Every time the handpiece is lubricated
		Never
		Sometimes

7.		How do you purge your handpieces?
		Use a Purge Unit
		Make
		Use the surgery dental unit to purge
		Not sure

8.		Do you autoclave with a bur in the handpiece?
		Yes
		No

9.		Do you place the sterilizing pouch in the autoclave?
		Paper side up
		Paper side down
		On its side
		It varies


10.		Do you remove the pouch from the autoclave?
		Before the end of the drying cycle
		At the end of the drying cycle
		It varies

11.		Do you lubricate the handpiece chuck?
		Daily
		Weekly
		Sometimes
		Never

12.		Do you remove slow speed heads from their shanks prior to lubricating?
		Yes
		No
		Sometimes
		Cannot be removed

The manufacturers instructions should always be followed. These are just courtesy suggestions from us to help you check your knowledge.

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These are guidelines and in all instances the manufacturer's instructions should be followed.

Proper maintenance extends the life of your handpieces.