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JIDAM · Vol 8, Issue 2 · April–June 2021
Original Article

Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study

Dr. Anbu Meena S, Dr. Kannan A, Dr. Krithika C L, Dr. Sanjana S, Dr. Parimala D, Dr. Yesoda Aniyan
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Vol 8 · Issue 2 · 2021 DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03 🔓 Open Access April 2021
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📝Abstract

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. The objective of this study was to evaluate the knowledge on dental radiological waste management among dentists in Tamil Nadu. 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. The result of this present study showed that total correct answers have been reported to be less than 50%. This showed lack in knowledge among the dentists.

KEYWORDS: Radiological Waste Management, Dental Radiographs, X-ray Processing, Lead Waste, Environmental Hazards

🔖How to Cite
S, Anbu., A, Kannan., L, Krithika., S, Sanjana., D, Parimala. and Aniyan, Yesoda. Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2021;8(2). DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03
S, ,, Anbu, Meena& A, ,, Kannan& L, ,, Krithika, C& S, ,, Sanjana& D, ,, Parimala& Aniyan, ,, Yesoda (2021). Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study. Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, 8(2). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03
Anbu Meena S , Kannan A , Krithika C L , Sanjana S , Parimala D , Yesoda Aniyan . "Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras, vol. 8, no. 2, 2021. DOI: 10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03.
S Anbu, A Kannan, L Krithika, S Sanjana, D Parimala, Aniyan Yesoda. Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study. J Indian Dent Assoc Madras. 2021;8(2). doi:10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03
Anbu Meena S , Kannan A , Krithika C L , Sanjana S , Parimala D , Yesoda Aniyan . "Dentist's Perspective About Radiological Waste Management — A Questionnaire Study." Journal of Indian Dental Association Madras 8, no. 2 (2021). https://doi.org/10.37841/jidam_2021_V8_I2_03.
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