1Associate Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
2Reader, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
3Under Graduate Student, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Dhakshinamoorthy Malarvizhi, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, Narayanapuram, Pallikaranai, Chennai-600100, TamilNadu, India. Phone: 9884701819, Email: drmalarendo@gmail.com
Online published on 27 March, 2020.
Waste is a direct consequence of human activity and the quantity of generated waste is often an indicator of the economic strength and development of a community. Dentistry is a profession which is dedicated to promoting and enhancing oral health and well being. Dentists use a variety of materials and equipment to accomplish this goal. Unfortunately, some of these materials present potential challenges to the environment. This article is an effort to discuss the various materials the hazards caused by them and their appropriate disposal technique.
Biomedical waste, disposal, recycle
