The SMART way to clean handpieces – online CPD
The SMART way to clean dental handpieces
Decontamination Consultant Mark Beckwith explains the SMART way to clean valuable, precision-engineered instruments to maintain peak performance and maximise their lifespan.
Aim:
To improve the dental team’s knowledge with regard to effective handpiece cleaning
Objectives:
On completing this Enhanced CPD article, the reader will have an understanding of:
- Effective decontamination of handpieces
- The best way to clean a handpiece prior to sterilisation
- The NSK SMART3 handpiece decontamination protocol
- An understanding of why it is important to work with a handpiece manufacturer who will provide support to their customers.
Learning Content:
The reader will learn how best to clean and decontaminate a handpiece.
Development Outcome: C
Worth 0.5 hour of verifiable eCPD
Gaining verifiable CPD is an essential component of a dental professional’s life-long learning and as a company we are committed to the provision of relevant education. As part of this commitment we publish regular online CPD articles. Each article is followed by a series of multiple-choice questions that should be answered online, after which respondents will receive immediate feedback as to whether answers are correct or given the opportunity to re-answer if necessary.
On completion you will be able to download a PDF certificate, which can be used as evidence of CPD hours.
