Handpiece Maintenance

This CPD looks at the variety of handpieces available for use withing general dental practice, as well as explaining how to maintain them, to ensure handpieces continue to function correctly with minimal need for repair.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Differentiate between the types of handpieces available.
Understand the correct methods to decontaminate dental handpieces
Effectively lubricate and maintain your own dental handpieces in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Aims

The aim of this module is to explain the variety of dental handpieces that are used in general dental practices and how to maintain them, to ensure they run smoothly.

This CPD module provides you with 1 hour GDC verifiable CPD.

Last review: July 2026

Review Due: July 2027

Details

Verified hours: 1 hours
GDC outcomes: D

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