Which of the following is the first step a dental assistant should perform before a root canal procedure begins?
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Correct answer: Set up a sterile tray and prepare the operatory
Before the procedure begins, the assistant must prepare the sterile instruments and operatory to ensure everything is ready. Anesthesia and radiographs are done later by the dentist, and gutta-percha insertion happens after cleaning and shaping.
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