Section 6: Waste Generated in DHS

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Federal, state, and local agencies regulate the various types of waste found in dental offices. Often these agencies require Dental Offices to have permits because they create waste that is biohazardous or hazardous in nature.

Specific guidelines and regulations address the manner in which the types of waste are handled, stored and properly disposed. Waste found in DHS is classification into one of four categories.

After completing Section 6, students will be able to explain the different types of waste generated in a dental office, and the correct way to handle, store, and dispose of the various types of waste using infection control guidelines (LO9).

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