Open Access‘DENTIST’S PERSPECTIVE ABOUT RADIOLOGICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT’- A QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY IN TAMIL NADU
Author(s) -
Anbu Meena S,
A T Kannan,
C. Krithika,
S Sanjana,
D Parimala,
Yesoda Aniyan
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.37841/jidam_2021_v8_i2_03
Subject(s) - tamil , radiological weapon , medicine , radiography , biomedical waste , dentistry , dental radiography , medical physics , health care , surgery , philosophy , linguistics , economics , economic growth
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. KEYWORDS: Radiographic waste, lead foil waste, silver waste.