This document 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. This document is not applicable to the following: ?? intraoral camera handpieces; ?? powered polymerization handpieces; ?? air-powered scalers; ?? electrical-powered scalers; ?? powder jet handpieces; ?? multifunction handpieces (syringes). NOTE See Annex A for clarification of handpieces and motor types covered by this document.