1. (a) Clean and heat sterilize handpieces and other intraoral instruments that can be removed from the air and waterlines of dental units between patients.
2. (b) Use heat-tolerant or disposable intraoral devices for dental radiography that are sterilized before each use.
3. (c) For digital radiography sensors, use barriers (covers). If the items cannot tolerate heat sterilization.

4. (d) Handling of extracted teeth.

   1. (1) Dispose of extracted teeth as regulated medical waste unless returned to the patient.
   2. (2) Clean and place extracted teeth in a leak-proof container labeled with a biohazard symbol and maintain hydration for transport to education institutions or a dental laboratory.

5. (e) Dental laboratory.

   1. (1) Use PPE when handling items received in the lab until they have been decontaminated.
   2. (2) Before they are handled in the lab, clean, disinfect, and rinse all dental prostheses and prosthodontic materials (impressions, bite registrations, occlusal rims, and extracted teeth) by using an Environmental Protection Agency-registered hospital disinfectant.
   3. (3) Clean and heat sterilize heat-tolerant items used in the mouth such as metal impression trays.

Codification Notes: "PPE" means personal protective equipment.