Dental Biomedical Waste Management
The simplifi ed system provided a good model to be followed in developing countries like India and improved understanding among dental practitioners and dental staff, due to its self-explanatory nature.
Abstract
This review provides information to dentist and dental staff that, they need to properly manage Dental w aste and render suggestions for managing the wastes from the day-to-day activities in Dental practises, such as: Amalgam waste, mercury, used cleaners for X-ray developer systems, X-ray fi xers and developers; shields and aprons, lead foils; chemical sterilant solutions; cleaners, disinfectants and other chemicals; and general medical waste. Dental healthcare staff should be aware of the proper handling and the management of dental waste. A lot of biomedical waste (BMW) is generated in dental practices that can be harmful to the environment and to those who come in contact with the materials, if not dealt with appropriately. Most of the rules all over the world are not specifi c for dental BMW management and impede natural understanding by dental practitioners, due to lack of clear cut guidelines either from Government of India or Indian Dental Association (IDA) or Dental Council of India on disposal of dental wastes. To prevent the harmful effects on health and the environment it is required to follow proper segregation protocol. The simplifi ed system provided a good model to be followed in developing countries like India and improved understanding among dental practitioners and dental staff, due to its self-explanatory nature.