Dental Handpiece Safety

Question 1

What are the 6 dental hand piece safety checks in order?

Answer 1

Try to rotate the back cap- should not be able to rotate
Insert bur into the chuck- check it cannot be remove
Ensure the handpiece is fully secured to the attachment
- These make it safe

Rotate the bur on your finger
Move the bur from side to side- should be some lateral movement but not excessive.
Turn the handpiece on and listen to the sound- should be a high pitched continuous noise.
- these make it fit for purpose

Question 2

Whos responsibility is it to carry out handpiece safety checks?

Answer 2

Operator

Question 3

What are the potential consequences of not doing the safety checks?

Answer 3

Could harm the patient
Could harm you
Swallowing/inhalation risk
Device not in optimal condition, won’t produce good work