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Dental professionals in India are aware of biomedical waste laws but their waste management practices are unsatisfactory. Enhanced education on biomedical waste management is crucial for dentists, academicians, and students.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Biomedical waste management in dentistry is a significant global concern.
  • Understanding awareness and practices among dental professionals is essential for effective waste disposal.
  • India faces challenges in implementing consistent biomedical waste management protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the awareness and practices of biomedical waste management among dental students, academicians, and clinicians in India.
  • To identify gaps between knowledge of regulations and actual implementation of waste management procedures.
  • To highlight the need for improved educational strategies regarding biomedical waste in dental education.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional survey was conducted using a questionnaire.
  • Data was collected from 355 dental professionals, including 201 students, 39 academicians, and 115 clinicians.
  • Statistical analysis was performed on the collected survey data.

Main Results:

  • A majority of surveyed dental students, academicians, and clinicians demonstrated awareness of existing biomedical waste management laws.
  • Despite high awareness, the actual practices of biomedical waste management were found to be unsatisfactory across all groups.
  • Significant discrepancies exist between knowledge of regulations and adherence to proper waste disposal methods.

Conclusions:

  • While awareness of biomedical waste management laws is prevalent among Indian dental professionals, practical application remains inadequate.
  • There is a critical need to strengthen educational initiatives and training programs for dental practitioners, academicians, and students.
  • Improving biomedical waste management practices is essential to mitigate environmental and health risks in the dental sector in India.