What should be done to decontaminate items that do not normally contact the patient (e.g., burs, stones, polishing points, case pans)?

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Items that do not normally contact the patient but come in contact with instruments need to be cleaned and heat sterilized or disinfected in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. It is important to follow the manufacturer's directions because using the wrong method may lead to ineffective sterilization or damage to the item.

What Should Be Done to Decontaminate Items That Do Not