Part 1 of 3
Start with the course overview
First, get familiar with the repair tracker layout. Drill Sergeant will point out where everything lives so your team knows exactly where to begin.
Course Mission Briefing
Welcome to the Handpiece Repair Tracker
Drill Sergeant is here to walk you through the course. Use the Next Step button to learn how to track repairs, follow updates, and keep your handpieces mission-ready.
Please log in to track your handpieces.
Maintenance Tips & Helpful Resources
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The Real Cost of Handpiece Repairs
And Tips on How to Prevent Them
Average Annual Cost
$2,000 – $6,000+
per typical dental practice
Most common hidden expense
70%
AVOIDABLE
50–70%
$1,000 – $4,000+ saved per year
Proper maintenance & protocols = thousands saved annually
Real-world data from repair specialists
Savings with Clean & Lubricate
$1,000 – $4,000+
per year per practice
When you follow proper protocols
Repair frequency without care
Every 3–6 months
With proper protocols
Every 18–24+ months
Typical repair cost
$90 – $350 each
WITHOUT PROTOCOLS
Expensive Cycle of Failure
- Frequent turbine failures (2–4× per year)
- Cheap repairs that fail again quickly
- Downtime = lost chair time (~$120/hour)
- Total annual cost: $2k–$6k+
WITH PROPER PROTOCOLS
Smart, Predictable Savings
- $1,000 – $4,000+ savings per year
- Quality repairs last 18–24 months
- Minimal downtime & emergency calls
- 50–70% lower annual repair spend
3 Simple Protocols That Save Thousands
Follow these dailyUse Bien-Air Lubricant & Cleaner
Bien-Air is the ONLY brand that offers both a dedicated cleaner AND lubricant. The cleaner removes harmful debris (blood, saliva, composite) that can carbonize in the autoclave. The lubricant creates a protective film that dramatically reduces wear.
Highly Recommended
Autoclave Correctly
Always remove the bur before sterilizing. Never overload. Use proper pouches and follow temperature guidelines. Allow natural cooling — avoid thermal shock that cracks bearings.
Quality Repairs
Choose OEM-grade bearings and professional service. Cheap repairs fail quickly and cost more in the long run. Bien-Air offers a transparent and easy to use repair service on all Bien-Air parts.
Start Saving with the Lubricare 2
The Lubricare 2 takes all of the guesswork out of maintenance and cleaning and pays for itself in just a few months, depending on your use. Use the calculator below to see exactly how fast it pays off.
Lubricare 2: Maintenance Made Easy
In this short video, we showcase the Lubricare 2 maintenance system. Save up to 4x the amount of spray used!
Manual Maintenance Contra Angles
This video shows you how to manually maintenance your Contra Angle attachments using the Spraynet and Lubrifluid.
Manual Maintenance Surgical Attachments
This video shows you how to manually maintenance your Contra Angle surgical attachments using the Spraynet, Lubrifluid and Aquarcare.
Manual Maintenance Air-Driven Handpieces
This video shows you how to properly maintain your air-driven handpieces using the Spraynet and Lubrifluid bottles from Bien-Air.
Properly Maintaining Surgical Cables
This video shows you how to properly disconnect, clean and maintain your surgical cable before sterilizing it.
Maintenance Using the Lubricare 2
This video shows you how easy it is to automatically maintain your air and electric attachments using the Lubricare 2.
Maintenance Modes on Lubricare 2
This video shows how and when to properly run the maintenance modes on the Lubricare 2 system from Bien-Air.
Maintenance Guide
Complete step-by-step instructions for maintaining contra angle attachments.
Preventative Maintenance
Helpful tips to keep your handpieces running like the precision instruments they were designed to be.
