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Hayes Maine — Dental Handpiece Repair
Serving dental practices across Maine

Handpiece repair your practice can count on, close to home.

Hayes Maine keeps Maine’s dental practices running with fast, expert handpiece repair and hands-on staff training — no shipping equipment out of state, no long waits.

Already have a broken handpiece? Grab your label and slip above, box it up, and you’re on your way — see the full process below.

Dental handpiece ready for repair
What we repair

Every handpiece and piece of equipment your operatory relies on

Handpieces are our only focus — not a side business. If it spins, sterilizes, or scales, we service it.

01

High-Speed

Turbine repair for all major handpiece brands.

02

Low-Speed & Electric

Motors, attachments, and electric handpiece systems.

03

Hygiene

Prophy angles and hygiene handpiece service.

04

Endodontic

Rotary and reciprocating endo systems.

05

Surgical & Implant

Oral surgery and implant handpiece repair.

06

Ultrasonics

Cavitron and ultrasonic scaler repair.

07

Instrument Sharpening

Scalers, curettes, and hand instruments.

08

Autoclaves & Sterilizers

Diagnosis, repair, and preventive service.

How it works

Sending in a repair takes four steps

No account, no drop-off portal — just print, pack, and ship.

1

Download your label & slip

Print the mailing label and repair slip and fill in a quick description of the issue.

2

Pack & ship

Box up the handpiece with the slip, attach the label, and drop it at any carrier location.

3

We repair & test

Our technicians diagnose, repair, and bench-test the equipment before it leaves our shop.

4

Fast return, warrantied

Your equipment ships back quickly, backed by our repair warranty — no fine print.

Ready to send in a repair?

Download the mailing label and repair slip to get started, or call us if you’d rather talk it through first.

In-office training

Hands-on training that keeps small problems from becoming repairs

Tap a topic to see what’s covered. Training is led on-site, tailored to your team.

Dental Sterilizer Awareness

When sterilizers malfunction, they delay workflows and compromise patient safety. This session covers spotting early warning signs — slow heat-up, failed spore tests, clogged filters — and basic maintenance to prevent damage and downtime.

Dental Office HIPAA Training

Streamlined HIPAA training to keep your team compliant and protect patient privacy — how to properly handle, use, and share patient records. Covers key rules, safeguards, and documentation your practice needs to stay secure and legally compliant.

Operatory Maintenance

Covers operatory equipment maintenance to cut repair costs and downtime: vacuum line and air compressor care, correct handpiece air pressure, waterline cleaning, disinfection and transport protocols, operatory lighting and organization, and when it’s time to replace equipment.

OSHA / CDC Compliance

Quick, practical training on dental OSHA and CDC requirements: infection control, PPE, hazardous materials, and emergency procedures. OSHA compliance is required by law and essential for protecting staff, patients, and your practice.

Instrument Processing

Handpieces and instruments are precision tools that need consistent care to avoid overheating, reduced torque, and early failure. Covers daily cleaning, weekly inspections, lubrication best practices, infection prevention, and how to audit for sharpening or replacement.

Handpiece Maintenance

Hands-on training focused on proper handpiece sterilization and maintenance, covering everything from cleaning cycles to troubleshooting — so your team can confidently manage handpieces and related equipment.

Kristin Sanborn and Jeff Howes, owners of Hayes Maine
Meet the team

Owned and run by people who’ve worked in your operatory

Hayes Maine is owned and operated by Kristin Sanborn and Jeff Howes. Kristin is a licensed dental hygienist with over 35 years of hands-on experience in every facet of the dental office. Jeff brings a background in business operations and specializes in handpiece repair, keeping service fast and reliable. Together they deliver personalized, practice-focused support tailored to how your office actually works.

  • Maine-based, dentistry only

    Deep local roots mean faster response and a team that understands Maine practices.

  • Handpieces are our focus

    Not a side business — high-speed, electric, and low-speed repair is what we do.

  • Tailored to your practice

    We learn your workflow, equipment, and scheduling before recommending anything.

  • Training that saves money

    We teach your staff to maintain equipment, reducing costly breakdowns.

  • Fast turnaround

    Quick pickup and delivery with reliable communication throughout.

  • Warranty, no fine print

    We stand behind every repair with a straightforward warranty.

Get in touch

Talk to Hayes Maine

Have a question before you send something in? Reach out any of these ways — we’re quick to respond.

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