Which of the following represents an incorrect practice during a root canal procedure by a dental assistant?
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Correct answer: Touching the sterile tip of a file with bare gloves after adjusting the light
Touching sterile instrument tips with non-sterile gloves violates aseptic protocol and risks contamination. The other practices support four-handed dentistry properly.
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