Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Regarding Biomedical Waste Management Among Dental Practitioners of Udaipur City: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practices regarding biomedical waste management among the private dental practitioners of Udaipur city.

Methods: The Descriptive Study was conducted in Udaipur City on Private dental practitioners for the period of 3 months. 200 dental practitioners were included in the study.

Results: 98% dental clinics had tie up with biomedical waste management companies and 90% practitioners segregate biomedical waste according to the guidelines. 100% had needle destroyer and 96% participants dispose off cotton and gauze contaminated by blood. 75% and 94% participants dispose off pharmaceutical waste and used syringes respectively. 95% and 88% participants dispose off metal sharps and broken glass wares respectively. 40% practitioners don’t dispose fixer and developer as they had shifted to RVG for X rays. 72% practitioners dispose off orthodontic bracket wires and 81% used personal protective measures while handling BMW.

Conclusion: Level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among dental practitioners of Udaipur city is fair.