Dentists are required to follow specific regulations set by the Ministry of Environment. These regulations ensure that medical waste is properly managed, transported, and disposed of to minimize the risk of injury or contamination.
In addition to following regulations, dental practices have a moral obligation to protect the environment and the health of their employees and patients. Proper medical waste disposal is critical to reducing the spread of infectious diseases, preventing environmental contamination, and ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
Medical Solution offers a comprehensive medical waste disposal service for dental practices, ensuring that all waste is handled and disposed of in accordance with the regulations. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing the best possible service, ensuring that your practice remains compliant and that your patients and employees are protected.
Amalgam disposal is a critical issue for dental offices and clinics, as the material contains a small amount of mercury, a toxic substance that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly. At Medical Solution, we understand the importance of proper amalgam disposal and are committed to providing our clients with safe and effective solutions for managing their waste.
One of the most important things to keep in mind when disposing of amalgam is that it should never be thrown in the regular trash. Instead, it should be placed in a special container that is designed for the safe storage and transport of amalgam waste. These containers can be purchased from dental supply companies or can be provided by a dental waste management company.
An amalgam separator is a device that is installed in the dental office’s plumbing system and is designed to remove metallic particles, such as amalgam, from the wastewater before it is discharged into the public sewer system. This helps to prevent the release of toxic mercury into the environment and ensures compliance with regulations.
Once the container is full, it should be disposed of by a licensed company. At Medical Solution, we are a trusted waste management company that specializes in the safe disposal of amalgam and other dental waste.
In addition to proper disposal, there are also steps that dental offices and clinics can take to minimize the amount of amalgam waste they generate. For example, using alternative materials such as composite resin fillings can help to reduce the amount of amalgam waste.
By partnering with Medical Solution, dental practices can focus on providing quality care to their patients, while we handle the safe and efficient disposal of their medical waste. We offer flexible and customizable services, designed to meet the specific needs of your practice, and provide peace of mind knowing that your waste is being handled by experienced professionals. Contact us today to learn more about our medical waste disposal services.
Dental Office Medical Waste Disposal
Although it varies, most dental offices use these items classified as medical or hazardous waste:
X-ray processing chemicals
X-ray solutions contain a high amount of silver and is therefore considered a hazardous waste, requiring it to be handled by a hazardous waste management company. Used x-ray fixer must never be flushed down the drain.X-ray developer that is mixed with used fixer solution must also be disposed of through a dental waste disposal company. the developer contains a toxic substance called hydroquinone, which cannot be flushed down the drain. At Medical Solution, we ensure that your developer and fixer is disposed of in a proper manner, and in the most environmentally effective way possible.
Amalgam- which contains mercury
Amalgam is probably the most well-known example of hazardous waste in the dental office. Because amalgam contains mercury, it is a regulated hazardous waste. In offices where amalgam restorations are removed. The mercury may eventually be discharged to the rivers, lakes, and streams where it enters the food chain through fish and other aquatic life. Dentist Are required to use amalgam separators to capture particles that are too small to be caught in the dental unit filter trap. Medical Solution will supply and change your Solmetex Filter or any type of amalgam Separators. And ensure that your filters are being disposed of properly.
Sharps (needles, syringes, etc)
Sharps disposal requires specific disposal because they pose a serious health threat when placed loosely in the garbage. In addition to poking and pricking anyone who handles waste bags containing loose sharps, used sharps can hold infectious agents such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C (HCV). Sharps are defined as anything that can prick, slice, or penetrate the skin, or puncture waste bags and cardboard boxes. They should be disposed of in puncture-proof containers that are clearly labelled.
Medical Solution will help you design a sharps waste solution that works for your office. From containers, to pre-scheduled services, you will be given everything you need to create an efficient waste management process. Get a free quote on compliant services today.
With each medical waste pick-up, Medical Solution drivers will inspect the sharps containers and packaged waste to ensure that it is acceptable for transport. They will then present the designated facility staff member with a manifest for signature, indicating the waste is ready for pick-up. Upon receipt of the signed manifest, And prior to departure, the facility staff member will be asked to accept custody of the replacement sharps containers.
Medical Solution will help you design a waste solution that works for your office. From containers, to pre-scheduled services, you will be given everything you need to create an efficient waste management process. Get a free quote on compliant services today.
Pharmaceuticals
It is important that all medicines are safely disposed of, particularly controlled drugs which are at risk of being diverted or misused. Inappropriate disposal may also have a negative impact on the environment and public safety.
We can offer you the correct products and practical guidance on the destruction of controlled drugs together with advice on safe methods of destruction and disposal to comply with the ministry of environment.
We Provide the correct and safe method of disposal for pharmaceutical waste with our range of pharmaceutical bins.
Medical Solution will help you determine which rules apply to you and your operations, identify your controlled substances and other hazardous wastes, and implement a plan for their safe and compliant methods of destruction to comply with the ministry of environment.
BioMedical Wate
Medical Solution provides Biomedical waste boxes to manage disposable items such as gauze that are contaminated with blood or other body fluids and waste resulting from dental offices which have the potential to cause disease. Our clinical waste boxes come in a variety of sizes and are lined with yellow PVC plastic bags.
- Teeth, old Crowns, and Teeth with Amalgam
- Disinfectants
- X-ray film
- Lead foil
- Anesthetic Carpules
There may also be other common wastes or additional items that may not be listed here.
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