Our Research Scientist, Dr. Satheesh Kumar has Published this Article in Pharmaceuticals
International webinar was conducted on Materials science: A seesaw of Science and Engeering
World No Tobacco Day 2022 “ Protect the Environment”
International Webinar was conducted on the Optotracing for visualisation of Bacteria and Biofilm by Ms. Smilla Huzel
Monica K, Abilasha R, P Ramani, Gheena S, Reshma PK
Knowledge And Awareness On Management of Biomedical Waste among Orthodontists and General Dental Practitioners.
Int J Orthod Rehabil 2022; 13: 1: 28-35.
ABSTRACT:
Background: Dental care facilities generate a high amount of Biomedical Waste (BMW) like sharps such as surgical needles, blades, wires, brackets, extracted teeth, human tissues, discarded or expired medicines and dental materials, highly contaminated with blood and saliva. Segregation and collection should be done in separate colour coded bags or containers; according to Biomedical Waste Rules, 2016 the Ministry of Environment and Forest in India. Poor management of wastes leads to high risk to public, patients and professionals and also contributes to environmental degradation.
Aim:
To assess the knowledge and awareness on management of biomedical waste management among orthodontists and practicing general dentists.
Materials and methods:
A cross sectional study was conducted through Google form (electronic based survey) among general practising dentists; survey consisted of 18 closed ended questions. The data collected were tabulated in Microsoft Excel and exported to SPSS, descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test was performed (p<0.05 was considered statistically significant). Results: 83.8% practising dentists follow the biomedical waste disposal policy in their hospital or clinic, among which 91% use protective barriers (e.g. gloves, masks) during handling of biomedical waste. 63.1% disposed human anatomical waste and blood contaminated waste properly where only 55.9% disposed extracted teeth and human tissue in yellow bags. Significant association was found between management of incinerated ash and qualification among orthodontists ( p=0.019) and with experience of less than 1 year had proper knowledge; (p=0.021). Disposal of plaster of Paris was properly managed among general practioners (p=0.039). Management of sharps was done properly using needle destroyers among general dentists and orthodontists (p=0.041).
Conclusion:
Safe and effective management of biomedical waste is a legal necessity but also a social responsibility of dentists, according to this present survey 7 – 9.2 % of the dentists are not effectively following the biomedical waste management.
Keywords: Biomedical wastes, BMW, Health Care Facility, segregation, colour coded bags.
SOURCE OF FUNDING
The author of this review has no funding sources to declare.
https://www.mmpubl.com/articles-ijorthrehab/2jzvklm7sg6iwfpgnt29g6b4m01l8i
https://www.editorialmanager.in/index.php/ijorthrehab/article/view/4
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.v13i1.4
We invite our alumni and their families for this Saveetha Dental College Alumni Meet to be held on 24th June 2022
Our postgraduate, Dr Dinesh Y presented about Ghrelins in OPMDs at the Research Society Meeting conducted in Saveetha Dental College.
Tumor board meeting is conducted every Friday with a team of Oral surgeons, Radiation oncologists, Oral Pathologists, Oral Oncology Fellowship students and postgraduate students of Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine.
Webinar was conducted on the importance of Data Analysis by Mr. Premkumar
Our PG student, Dr. Georgia Benitha awarded best poster in May 2022 at XVIII KSOMP Annual Conference
Our Professor, Dr . Gheena S and Assistant Professor, Dr. Reshma PK were awarded best poster in May 2022 at XVIII KSOMP Annual Conference
Our professor Dr. Gheena has published this article on Syringic Acid
Our professor, Dr. Karthikeyan Ramalingam was the chairperson and our supporting staff, Mrs. Kavitha and Ms. Vanmathi attended the emergency fire drill along with other supervisors and clinical assistants.
Saveetha Dental College broke the outpatient record with a massive number of 2980 patients on 23/5/2022.
Our record clerk, Ms. Vanmathi secured the most sincere staff award.
We are proud that our postgraduate, Dr. Georgia won the first prize in PG category along with our Assistant professor, Dr. Reshma P.K who won the first prize in Faculty category and our professor, Dr. Gheena S, who won the third prize in Faculty category in the recently concluded Annual KSOMP National Conference.
Webinar was conducted by Dr. Vivek Anand on Stress management - an imperative tool at work
Our professor, Dr Karthikeyan Ramalingam has successfully participated in the AWSAR-DST Webinar 2022.
Webinar was presented by Dr. M. Kalaiyarsan, Research fellow Anna University on the topic - Biodegradable Mg Alloy Short term Implant Applications.
Our Professor Dr. R. Abilasha Won the Best poster Faculty Award in the Molaris 2022 Redefined - IDA Thiruvallur
