KaVo Dental has formally recognized RiteWipe handpiece cleaning wipes as approved for use in the processing and sterilization of KaVo handpieces, according to an October 3, 2025, press release from the company. As the market leader, both in North America and globally, KaVo Dental understands that clinicians greatly value the superior performance demonstrated by their handpieces, particularly when it comes to factors such as the delivery of consistent power or the predictability of a concentrically spinning bur. To maintain the performance and durability of dental handpieces, appropriate maintenance is critical. KaVo Dental conducts extensive testing and investigations into ways to prolong the life of its instruments, and after thorough analysis, the company is excited to endorse RiteWipe handpiece cleaning wipes as a means to accomplish that.
RiteWipe handpiece cleaning wipes, which are designed in accordance with CDC guidelines and ADS recommendations, are excellent in accomplishing instrument processing protocols because they effectively remove debris and bioburden from devices prior to sterilization without introducing harsh disinfectant chemicals that can result in the corrosion of metal components. Research has demonstrated that in 70% of handpiece failures, the handpieces exhibited signs of oxidation or rusting that affected the performance of their moving components and ultimately compromised their function. KaVo Dental emphasizes that the use of RiteWipe handpiece cleaning wipes, along with the use a QUATTROcare maintenance system, prior to sterilization is the optimal maintenance protocol to ensure the ongoing performance and long-lasting life of its handpieces.
