We Specialize in...
Dental & Surgical Instrument Sharpening
Mobile Instrument Sharpening Service for Dental, Medical, and Veterinary professionals around the
Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas.
We come to you!
No trip fees. Membership is FREE
***$200 minimum charge.***
Welcome to Sharpen Live
We want Dental, Medical, Surgical, and Veterinary offices to reimagine the way their instruments are sharpened and maintained all the way from New to Next. It's more than just a cliché to say that we are only as good as our instruments. It's reality! In my 30-year career as a hygienist we have gone from dark rooms to digital, from charts to paperless, from red and blue pencils to voice recognition charting, from impressions to scanning and it never ends. It's time to take instrument sharpening out of the Stone Age.
Who has hours to spend with a stone when there are so many more productive tasks to be done? Scale time is precious so why spend double the time and effort with blunted instruments and risk injury. Negative reviews can be detrimental if we are perceived as rough, not thorough or taking too long on an appointment. The cost of dull instruments is paid by the office, hygienist and patients.
Sharpen Live is 100% hygienist owned and operated. Our goal for dentistry and medicine is NO more wondering where to send your instruments, paying for shipping, wondering when they will be back or what to use while they're gone. We imagine Dental and Surgical instrument maintenance as simple, convenient, and affordable as possible.
~ Monie
Our Services
Let us save you time, money and hassle by sharpening your Dental or Surgical instruments Live and in person. No more lost or delayed instruments in the mail. We also offer new dental hygiene instruments for same day purchase.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Become a Member Today ‐ it's FREE!
Membership is a discounted rate extended to offices that preschedule their maintenance for 16 weeks or less.
In-office dental instrument sharpening
Convenient and quick dental hygiene instrument sharpening using commercial equipment that doesn't interrupt a busy schedule.
$5.00 per Instrument
($4.50 for Members)*
$2.00 Explorers
*New Offices get Member Pricing!
Sharpen Surgical Instruments and surgical scissors
$8.00
to sharpen surgical instruments
$15.00
to sharpen scissors and adjust hinges
Instrument Retipping Service
We place a brand new tip on your original handle. Retipped instruments perform as new and save you lots of money.
Approximate 3 week turnaround time. Returned to you by UPS.
$18.00
Per Instrument
Mail-In Sharpening
Available for offices outside the service area or those who do not meet the $200 minimum order requirement
Next day return in most cases. Shipping Rates Apply.
Notice: Mail-In Sharpening will be Unavailable during the following dates:
- August 26th - 29th
- September 16th - 20th
- October 16th - 31st
Instruments sent during these blackout dates will not be sharpened or returned until the next open business day.
No trip fees. Membership is FREE
***$200 minimum charge.***
FAQs
How often should we get our instruments sharpened?
Every 12 weeks or less is recommended. As instruments become dull they require more pressure on the blade which rounds it more and requires more correction. This actually shortens its life and fatigues the clinician.
How long do new instruments last?
18 months on average depending on use, type of metal, and original thickness of blade. A common mistake that considerably shortens the life of instruments is to use an improper technique that flattens the angle. This often requires too much correction and leaves the blade too thin or short to be safe for use.
Do you only sharpen dental instruments?
No, we are not limited to dental instruments. We sharpen all types of instruments inducing surgical instruments and scissors.
How does this work?
We come to your office and it doesn't interrupt your schedule. All we need is a small counter space where we won't be in the way and a place to plug in. The service includes sterilization management throughout the whole process. We use an Enbio S Class B portable autoclave when needed. This sterilizes and dries in 15 minutes to ensure no interruptions to a busy hygienist schedule.
How long does it take?
The average office of 60 instruments takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Often this depends on the packaging. They will be left packaged exactly as they were found.
What do you use to sharpen the instruments?
We use commercial equipment with many different attachments and types of materials that are specifically made for dental instruments, scissors, and surgical instruments. This helps to maintain the original shape and integrity of instruments with speed and accuracy.
Do you offer Instrument Sharpening by mail?
Yes we do! If you aren't in the DFW Metroplex area or you don't have enough instruments to meet the minimum $200 order, you can simply Print This Form , fill in the blanks and drop the form in the box before you mail them to us.