Dental handpieces are vital to your dental practice. The dental handpiece, which is the workhorse of any dental practice, is a precision instrument designed to bring years of service to the practice when properly cared for. Proper care includes following the manufacturer’s instructions for cleaning, lubricating and autoclaving your dental handpiece. You should clean your dental handpiece with a soft bristle brush & warm water before autoclaving to remove any organic material that might corrode your handpiece. It is not advised to use detergents or soaps, as they can destroy the optics, get into the bearings & weaken the lubrication, which can reduce the life of your dental handpiece. Here are some common symptoms that your dental handpiece isn’t working properly: First is excessive vibrations. If you use a dental handpiece and it begins to vibrate more than you consider normal, this could be an indication that the bearings within the handpiece are loose. If this is the case, they’ll need to be replaced by a dental handpiece repair specialist. Alternatively, the problem could be caused by a lack of lubrication and, if so, the handpiece should be flushed with oil as directed by the manufacturer.