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Management of Biomedical Waste: An Exploratory Study
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Abhishek KN
; Suryavanshi HN
; Sam G
; Chaithanya KH
; Punde P
; Singh SS
J Int Oral Health
2015[Sep]; 7
(9
): 70-4
PMID26435621
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BACKGROUND: Dental operatories pose a threat due to the high chances of infection
transmission both to the clinician and the patients. Hence, management of dental
waste becomes utmost importance not only for the health benefit of the dentist
himself, but also people who can come into contact with these wastes directly or
indirectly. The present study was conducted to find out the management of
biomedical waste in private dental practice among 3 districts of Karnataka.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population included 186 private practitioners in
3 districts of Karnataka (Coorg, Mysore, Hassan), South India. A pre-tested
self-administered questionnaire was distributed to assess the knowledge and
practices regarding dental waste management. Descriptive statistics was used to
summarize the results. RESULTS: Out of 186 study subjects, 71 (38%) were females
and 115 (62%) were males. The maximum number of participants belonged to the age
group of 28-33 years (29%). Undergraduate qualification was more (70%). 90 (48%)
participants had an experience of 0-5 years. Chi-square analysis showed a highly
significant association between participant who attended continuing dental
education (CDE) program and their practice of dental waste management.
CONCLUSION: Education with regards to waste management will help in enhancing
practices regarding the same. In order to fill this vacuum CDE programs have to
be conducted in pursuance to maintain health of the community.