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Idea Exchange: Don't lose your bits when autoclaving
To help keep track of the drill bits for our dental machine's high-speed handpiece while autoclaving, we secure the drill bits inside a tea leaf strainer.
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To help keep track of the drill bits for our dental machine's high-speed handpiece while autoclaving, we secure the drill bits inside a tea leaf strainer. It's best to use a high-quality, stainless steel strainer to prevent rusting after many uses.
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The staff at Ingersoll Veterinary Services
Ingersoll, Ontario
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