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1. 
We must validate the sterilizer weekly with a Class-II Chemical Indicator

2. 
Lipophilic kill is more important than hydrophilic viral kill as they kill HIV and COVID-19

3. 
All ambulant patients are low risk for legionella infection

4. 
We must do a foil test annually on the ultrasonic cleaner

5. 
Heat or Heat+Chemical is better than immersion sterilization only

6. 
Evidence has shown contamination from dental unit water can affect employee in an adverse manner

7. 
The most common Heat Sterilization Method in Dentistry is Dry Heat or Rapid Heat Transfer

8. 
PPE is used against gross contamination to reduce the risk of exposure

9. 
Disease such as sexually transmitted, childhood, Respiratory and bloodborne ones impact dentistry

10. 
One must use an emolient on the hands at the end of a session or a day to control dry skin

11. 
nTB microbes have been held responsiblr for infecting pediatric dental cases in Geogia and California

12. 
Partcles that are smaller than 5 microns settle down as droplets

13. 
Use at least a 2% triclosan in a liquid hand soap for general dentistry handwashing

14. 
Salts in the water may help deactivate low-grade germicide use in dental treatment water (buffering)

15. 
Low grade germicides including Chlorhexidine decreases bond strength of composite to teeth