title: High speed handpieces.
abstract: High speed instruments are versatile instruments used by clinicians of all specialties of dentistry. It is important for clinicians to understand the types of high speed handpieces available and the mechanism of working. The centers for disease control and prevention have issued guidelines time and again for disinfection and sterilization of high speed handpieces. This article presents the recent developments in the design of the high speed handpieces. With a view to prevent hospital associated infections significant importance has been given to disinfection, sterilization & maintenance of high speed handpieces. How to cite the article: Bhandary N, Desai A, Shetty YB. High speed handpieces. J Int Oral Health 2014;6(1):130-2.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Yenepoya Dental College, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Nayan
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bhandary
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Asavari
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Desai
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Y Bharath
authors.initials: YB
authors.lastname: Shetty
keywords: Design; disinfection; handpieces; infection control; sterilization