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Surface Covers
Many surfaces in the dental operatory become contaminated, but they are too difficult to clean or cannot be autoclaved. Cover items like chair buttons, control buttons on the air/water syringe, switches on the unit, light handles, hoses, and handpiece and air/water syringe holders with plastic wrap, aluminum foil, or other disposable material impervious to water. Replace with fresh covers after each patient. It is faster and easier to remove and throw away these coverings after dismissing the patient than to clean and disinfect the area. Make sure not to contaminate the underlying surface by touching it or carelessly removing the covers.
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Contaminated Wastes
