Biomedical Waste Management in Dental Clinics-A Review

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2018 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 5 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2018

Authors : Anju Dhar and Gokul Sridharan

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I5P101

How to Cite?

Anju Dhar and Gokul Sridharan, "Biomedical Waste Management in Dental Clinics-A Review," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 5,  no. 5, pp. 1-3, 2018. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V5I5P101

Abstract:

Biomedical waste management is one of the emerging cause for Hospital Acquired Infection, whichis very important to deal with as it poses very significant impact on the health and environment. Dental Hospitals like other medical set ups also generate biomedical waste which is hazardous to the health of community, health care workers/clinicians and environment if not properly managed.This include sharps ,used disposable items,infectious waste ,mercury containing waste ,lead containing waste and chemical waste.This review article intend to create awareness in dental hospital and guide for the proper management of biomedical waste generated in the hospitals.

Keywords:

Biomedical waste management, Biomedical, Neurotoxic, neurological

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