The best method for sterilizing instruments that come into contact with saliva or blood is by

immersing in an ADA-approved surface disinfectant.
washing with soap and water.
autoclaving.
wiping with alcohol.


autoclaving.

Rationale: autoclaving – Autoclaving, when executed properly, will completely render an item pathogen free. Alcohol, soap and water, and disinfectant only leave instruments sanitized or disinfected, not free from pathogenic organisms.

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