JIDAM
"An Official Journal of IDA - Madras
Branch" ©2019.
Department of Public Health Dentistryz,
Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital Chennai, Tamilnadu
BACKGROUND: Radiographs are diagnostic aids commonly
used by dentists and physicians for accurate diagnosis and proper
treatment. Traditional method of radiography is still being
practiced despite the invention and evolution of digitalization.
Dental workplaces that practice conventional radiographic
techniques must use numerous chemical solutions for X-ray film
processing. All these chemical solutions necessitate specific
handling and disposal techniques.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the knowledge on dental
radiological waste management among dentists in Tamil Nadu.
METHODOLOGY:A survey was performed for a sample size
of 379 dental clinicians. A multiple‑choice response type of
questionnaire was designed with close‑ended questions with a
maximum choice of four responses. Responses were evaluated
to extract the results.
RESULTS: The result of this present study showed that total
correct answers have been reported to be < 50%. This showed
lack in knowledge among the dentists.
CONCLUSIONS: Harmful dental radiographic wastes should
be carefully disposed to minimize hazards to the environment.
Although there is small amount of contribution of waste
generated by individual, it’s eventual accumulation plays a
pivotal role in affecting the environment and human health in
various ways. Thus, it becomes exceedingly significant for
proper disposal of waste products from conventional radiographs
in lowering its impact on the surrounding environment.
Radiographic waste, lead foil waste, silver waste.
1 JIDAM/Volume:8/Issue:2/Pages 64-70/April-June 2021