Keeping your Cavitron Ultrasonic Scaler in top condition

The team at DENTSPLY’s UK Service Centre know that for a dentist or hygienist, having dental equipment fail at a time when it is most needed is a nightmare. However, with regular maintenance clinicians need not worry about this.

One of the most frequent problems that DENTSPLY’s UK Service Centre are contacted about is Cavitron® Ultrasonic Scaling Units becoming blocked and not allowing water to pass through. This can make the unit temporarily unusable, but by following a few simple procedures this problem can be avoided.

The Cavitron should be purged for five minutes at the beginning of each day, this ensures it doesn’t begin to clog up with contaminants. Disinfecting the unit at the end of each week with a chemical solution is also recommended. By following these procedures and monitoring the cleanliness and condition of water filters the life of the Cavitron unit could be extended.

For advice on making sure your Cavitron Ultrasonic Scaler is kept in peak condition contact DENTSPLY’s UK Service Centre.

A copy of DENTSPLY’s Maintenance Guide can be obtained from the DENTSPLY website or by emailing a request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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