Knowledge of Biomedical Waste Management Amidst the Clinical Students of Dental College, Tamilnadu State, India - A Cross Sectional Observational Study.

Background: The objective of study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of the management of biological waste (BMW) among undergraduate students of Dental College, Tamilnadu state. Materials and Methods: Among the students of Dental College in Tamilnadu state, India, a cross-sectional observational research was conducted. A pre-designed questionnaire was distributed to the students. Their expertise and awareness of managing biomedical waste were the variables that were investigated. Results: One hundred and eighty students were participated. The male to female ratio was 1:2, and the average age of responders was 19.76 ± 1.03 years. When it comes to information concerning the management of biomedical waste, an average of 60.33% were correct and 39.57% were incorrect. For their knowledge of the same, 81.35% were correct and 18.65% were incorrect. Conclusion: The findings indicated that students had a high degree of knowledge and understanding regarding the management of biomedical waste.

Prevalence of Ocular Injuries, Conjunctivitis and Musculoskeletal Disorders-Related Issues as Occupational Hazards Among Dental Practitioners in the City of Salem: A Randomized Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Similar to several other occupations, dentists are also stricken by bounteous occupational health hazards (OHHs) such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and ocular health-related issues. AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diffusion of MSDs and ocular health-related issues among dental surgeons in Salem city, Tamil Nadu, India, according to age, sex, and number of practicing hours per week. OBJECTIVES: A survey was conducted to examine the rate of prevalence of these OHHs amidst the dental surgeons in Salem city. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was performed through a questionnaire amidst 150 dentists practicing in Salem City, Tamil Nadu, India. Dental surgeons were questioned about any occupational disorder that they had experienced related to a musculoskeletal pain and its location whether in the back, upper limbs, or lower limbs. In extension to this, dental surgeons were asked about any ocular injury that they had. RESULTS: MSD showed higher rate of occurrence correlated to ocular health-related issues. CONCLUSION: The practice of protective measures is crucial, in perspective of the high rate of these disorders in the community of dental surgeons.