Dental equipment sleeves can be a valuable part of any practice's infection control protocols. These disposable plastic sleeves are designed to slide over a variety of instruments in order to protect patients and clinicians from cross-contamination. Different types of equipment sleeves are designed to fit over different instruments and equipment including sleeves for x-ray sensors, water syringes, and other commonly used pieces of operatory equipment. These sleeves should be easy to place over the equipment being covered and fit without impeding the equipment's function. They must be disposed of and replaced between every patient, so be sure to keep a steady supply on hand.