After rinsing and drying an etched tooth surface to achieve a chalky-white appearance, what is the NEXT step to be taken?

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After rinsing and drying an etched tooth surface to achieve a chalky-white appearance, the next step is to dry the tooth for 15-20 seconds.
It is necessary to ensure that the etched tooth surface is thoroughly dried before placing the sealant. This means that rinsing the tooth is not necessary unless the appearance warrants another application of etchant to improve sealant retention.

After Rinsing and Drying an Etched Tooth Surface to Achieve