IF NOT
You could be losing time and money.
General maintenance ideas:
Use warm tap water to scrub the exterior of the handpiece.
Expel excess lubricant from handpiece by running it for 5 seconds after cleaning and lubricating.
Use separate cans of lubricant before and after sterilization to prevent contamination.
Clean both ends of the fiber-optic bundle with a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
Use autoclave bags and pouches with indicators to protect handpiece.
DON’T immerse handpiece in water or chemical disinfectants/sterilants.
DON’T use any type of disinfectant on the handpiece.
DON’T sterilize handpiece with bur inserted.
DON’T exceed 275º F (135º C) in the autoclave.
DON’T dry heat or heat transfer sterilize.
DON’T operate handpiece without bur inserted in the chuck.