Step 1 — Ensure the Dappen glass is clean, dry, and sterilized before use.

Step 2 — Place the Dappen glass on a flat, stable surface near the work area or on the dental tray setup.

Step 3 — Dispense the required amount of dental liquid, adhesive, bonding agent, acid etchant, or material into the Dappen glass bowl.

Step 4 — Use a suitable applicator brush, micro brush, or cotton pellet to pick up the material from the Dappen glass as needed during the procedure.

Step 5 — For mixing purposes, dispense the required powder and liquid into the Dappen glass and mix using a suitable instrument such as a spatula or probe tip.

Step 6 — Keep the Dappen glass covered or shielded from direct light if using light-sensitive materials such as bonding agents or composites.

Step 7 — Discard any unused material remaining in the Dappen glass after the procedure — do not return it to the original container to avoid contamination.

Step 8 — Immediately after the procedure, rinse the Dappen glass under running water to remove residual material.

Step 9 — Clean thoroughly using a brush and disinfectant solution to ensure no material residue remains.

Step 10 — Sterilize as per the clinic's infection control protocol (cold sterilization or autoclave) before storing or reusing.