Handpiece Maintenance and Care
Highly Recommended
Video
45 mins CPD
80% required to pass
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Course Details
- This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of dental handpieces and the importance of good care and maintenance.
- You will be presented with a short video followed by an assessment with options for feedback and reflection.
- Once you have achieved a mark of 80% or more, you will be presented with a certificate to download.
- If you do not pass you will have the opportunity to review the content and retake the assessment.
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with an understanding of dental handpieces and the importance of good care and maintenance.
Objectives
During this course learners will be able to:
- Recognise the types of dental handpieces.
- Identify the different types of burs.
- Recall the correct cleaning stages for handpieces.
- Correctly sterilise handpieces.
- Correctly lubricate handpieces.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course the learner will:
- Be able to implement the correct cleaning and sterilisation techniques.
- Understand the importance of lubricating different types of handpieces.
- Understand the importance of handpiece care.
- Recognise the different types of dental handpieces.
GDC Development Outcomes
C
Topics covered
Disinfection & Decontamination
Date created
01/04/2020
Last revision
30/08/2023