The document discusses waste management in dentistry. It defines waste management and categorizes different types of waste produced in dental practices, including clinical waste, cytotoxic waste, radioactive waste, and general waste. It outlines regulations from governing bodies like OSHA, EPA, CDC, and ADA regarding safe and proper waste handling and disposal. The document provides guidance on managing different categories of dental waste like sharps, infectious waste, amalgam waste, and contaminated laundry according to best practices.

1. WASTE MANAGEMENT IN DENTISTRY Dr. Rajeev Kashyap B.Sc,B.D.S., M.Sc(DPH)UK

5. Containers and identification Clinical waste Clinical waste must be placed in yellow bags and containers identified with the Biohazard symbol and the words “CLINICAL WASTE” marked prominently and permanently in black. Cytotoxic waste Cytotoxic wastes require careful handling and containment. All cytotoxic waste must be placed into purple bags and containers that are identified with the cell in telophase symbol and the wording “CYTOTOXIC WASTE” in white. Radioactive waste Radioactive waste must be placed into red bags and containers that are marked with the radiation warning symbol and the words “RADIOACTIVE WASTE” in black. The Radiation

21. Never dispose of scrap amalgam in the sharps container, red biohazard bag or the trash. 5

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25. SHARPS CONTAINERS

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