Waste management in dental office

Agarwal, Bhaskar; Singh, Saumyendra Vikram; Bhansali, Sumit; Agarwal, Srishti

doi:10.4103/0970-0218.99934

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“…Blood-soaked/ dripping gauzes are also BMW and part of DW. They should be enclosed in a yellow biomedical waste bag covered with a double bag, labeled with a biohazard symbol, and refrigerated onsite for more than 4 days [92]. Dental practices produce also certain amounts of metals and chemical compounds with health hazards to people and the environment.…”

Section: Composition Of Dental Wastementioning

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“…Wastes from conventional radiography can be broadly categorized as solid wastes and effluents. The solid waste components associated with conventional radiography are the film box made of cardboard, vinyl wrap, black paper, lead foil, film, end boards, used lead aprons, lead boxes, and packaging components of processing solutions [92,98]. The liquid waste products that are discharged into a body of water and are associated with radiography, consist of unused/used developer solution, used fixer solution, wash water, and developer tank cleaning solutions.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Circular Economy in Conjunction with Treatment Methodologies in the Biomedical and Dental Waste Sectors

2021

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In this review, life cycle assessment (LCA) principles are coupled with circular economy (CE) in order to address LCA examples in the biomedical sector worldwide. The objectives were (1) to explore the application of LCA in the medical, pharmaceutical, and dental fields; (2) to describe the ways of biomedical waste management; (3) to emphasize on the problem of dental waste in private and public dental sectors; and (4) to propose ways of "green circulation" of the dental waste. A literature search was performed using the Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus search engines covering the period from January 2000 until May 2020, corresponding to articles investigating the LCA and circular economy principles and legislation for biomedical and dental waste, their management options, and modern ways of recycling. The results showed that incineration seems to be the best management way option involved despite the mentioned drawbacks in this technology. Different adopted models are well defined for the dental field based on the 3Rs' module (reduce, reuse, recycle). Replacing disposable products with reusable ones seems to be a good way to tackle the problem of waste in medical and dental sectors. Interventions on the selection and better biomedical and dental waste management will ensure eco-medicine and eco-dentistry of the future. These new terms should be the new philosophies that will change the way these fields operate in the future for the benefit of the professionals/patients and the community.

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Section: Composition Of Dental Wastementioning

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Section: Composition Of Dental Wastementioning

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Circular Economy in Conjunction with Treatment Methodologies in the Biomedical and Dental Waste Sectors

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“…It is known to be neuro toxic and nephrotoxic. [ 4 ] According to a recent German report, approximately 46% of the freshly triturated amalgam is inserted as new amalgam restorations, and 54% approximately disposed of through sewage systems. [ 5 ]…”

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Recovery of mercury from dental amalgam scrap-Indian perspective

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Aim:The aim is to recycle mercury from dental amalgam scrap using the vacuum distillation method.Materials and Methods:A total of 150 g of dental amalgam scrap was taken in a round bottom flask and was subjected to vacuum distillation at 398°C. The vapor of mercury was collected in another round bottom flask.Observation:The procedure is carried out for mercury recovery using vacuum distillation apparatus, and mercury vapor are collected in a round bottom flask, and the silver is recovered using sucrose as reducing agent. Using 150 g of dental amalgam scrap 50%–80% of silver are recovered, and silver has a purity of 70%–80%. However, the total time required in the reduction process ranged between 303 and 600 min.Conclusion:Mercury could be recycled from dental amalgam scrap through vacuum distillation method at 398°C and its implication of dental amalgam scrap in an Indian perspective.

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“…• Prefer to buy products with minimal use of materials (aluminium, paper, plastics etc.,) in their packaging. It is pertinent to avoid use of PVC plastic containers, as they are unfriendly in recycling and may release acid gases if incenirated 20 .…”

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Humans have had a tremendous impact on the ecology and of late have rapidly damaged its delicate balance. Dentists as protectors of oral health should not limit their responsibilities to patient treatment but also inculcate methods to protect the environment as well. Thus the concept of eco-friendly dentistry or green dentistry has been introduced. Eco-dentistry or "green dentistry" is a practice of dentistry using technologies and materials that promote and protect the planet. It is a thought process, an attitude, and a guide for making earth friendly choices in dental practice. This article intends to provide guidance to practitioners about the practical changes we can make in practice, so as to minimizing the release of potential pollutants and reduce the impact of dentistry on Earth.

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Waste management in dental office

Cited by 14 publications

References 4 publications

Circular Economy in Conjunction with Treatment Methodologies in the Biomedical and Dental Waste Sectors

Circular Economy in Conjunction with Treatment Methodologies in the Biomedical and Dental Waste Sectors

Recovery of mercury from dental amalgam scrap-Indian perspective

Yeşil Bir Geleceğe Doğru Adım: Çevre Dostu Diş Hekimliği için Pratik Rehber

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