The good news is that your equipment functions are still good to go. Fortunately, modern dental equipment is robust, and sitting idle for a month will not really cause any harm. Contrary to some misinformation, gaskets don’t just suddenly dry out and motors don’t seize up. The military stores equipment for extended periods and even years between use without any issues. The only areas of concern would be suction liquids and debris if they weren’t cleaned out properly and to disinfect the clean water line tubing before use. The following link is a primer on waterline disinfection and current recommendations for protocol.
