British Standards Institution

Source:: ISO
Committee:: CH/106 - Dentistry
Categories:: Information management | Standardization. General rules
Comment period start date:: 07/02/2025
Comment period end date:: 01/04/2025

Comment by:

1st Apr

Scope

ISO 14457 specifies requirements and test methods for handpieces and motors used in dentistry for treatment of patients and having patient contact, regardless of their construction. It also specifies requirements for manufacturer’s information, marking and packaging.

This document is applicable to the following:

a) straight and angle handpieces;

b) high-speed air turbine handpieces;

c) air motors;

d) electrical motors;

e) prophy handpieces.

Purpose

The adjustments in the ISO 14457 standard are to adapt the standard to the current status. Further comments of a technical/editorial nature were received in the systematic review of the standard in 2023. In addition, the implementation of a new test method for suck-back is being considered.

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Standard timeline

1. Proposal

Proposal start date:

07/02/2025

Proposal end date:

01/04/2025

2. Draft

3. Public Comments

4. Comment Resolution

5. Approval

6. Publication

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