In the dorms, his checkout inspector is most likely a fellow student (probably his resident assistant). Personally, when I was an RA, thumbtack holes were the least of our worries, and I usually let them slide, because filing a repair report for something like that just isn't worth the time and effort.
Toothpaste works fine. Your RA won't notice the difference.
Furthermore, the FIRST thing everyone should know about checking into the dorms: when they give you that check-in sheet that lists all the existing damage done to the room (holes in the wall, scuffs on the floor, torn carpet, whatever) MARK EVERYTHING DOWN. You might also consider marking down some of the lighter damage you might inflict upon the room by living there (I always marked down holes in the wall). Then, come year's end, you won't have to worry about filling up your thumbtack holes.
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