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Proper processing of contaminated instruments and patient health care items is crucial in preventing contamination and the spread of infection in the DHS. Therefore, it is important that dental assistants understand and practice the correct reprocessing (processing) methods. This section will cover the following:

1. Patient Care Item Classification
2. Transporting & Receiving
3. Precleaning/cleaning
4. Packaging
5. Sterilization
6. Storage