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Management of Biomedical Waste: An Exploratory Study
K N Abhishek1, Harshal N Suryavanshi2, George Sam3
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Coorg Institute of Dental Sciences, Maggula, Virajpet, Coorg, Karnataka, India.
Journal of International Oral Health : JIOH
|October 6, 2015
Summary
Effective dental waste management is crucial for preventing infection transmission. Continuing dental education (CDE) programs significantly improve dental practitioners
Area of Science:
- Dental Public Health
- Infection Control
- Environmental Health
Background:
- Dental practices generate biomedical waste, posing infection risks to clinicians and patients.
- Proper dental waste management is essential for community health and safety.
- This study assessed biomedical waste management in private dental practices in Karnataka.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate current dental waste management practices in private dental clinics.
- To identify knowledge gaps and challenges in dental waste handling.
- To determine the impact of continuing education on waste management practices.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 186 private dental practitioners across three districts in Karnataka.
- A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on knowledge and practices.
- Descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis were employed for data summarization and association testing.
Main Results:
- The study included 186 practitioners (38% female, 62% male), with most aged 28-33 years and holding undergraduate qualifications.
- Nearly half (48%) had 0-5 years of experience.
- A significant association was found between participation in continuing dental education (CDE) programs and improved dental waste management practices.
Conclusions:
- Continuing dental education (CDE) programs are vital for enhancing dental waste management.
- Implementing targeted educational initiatives can address existing knowledge and practice gaps.
- Promoting CDE programs is recommended to safeguard community health through better waste management.
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