Dental Waste Management

Disposal of dental service waste. Dental services in the NHS boards can, where applicable, use the clinical waste service provided for the uplift and disposal of all dental healthcare waste arising. Summary guidance of procedures and arrangements is contained within the following document. Healthcare (clinical) Waste Awareness. If further advice is need, a full explanation of legislation and procedures can be obtained from NHS boards.

Dental waste segregation and its safe disposal is summarised on the following wall chart:
Healthcare Waste Segregation & Safe Disposal - Dental. (Either click the link and print out or save to your own computer for future reference.)

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