Waste management from dental clinics: A case study in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

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dc.contributor.authorTeresa Rodrigues de Sousa A.
dc.contributor.authorCarlos Moutinho Pataca L.
dc.contributor.authorCosta Maia C.
dc.contributor.authorVidal Vimieiro G.
dc.contributor.authorFilipe Goncalves M.
dc.contributor.authorPaulo Gomes Mol M.
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-01T06:10:10Z
dc.date.available2024-10-01T06:10:10Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.description.abstract© 2024 Elsevier LtdHealthcare waste management is a critical aspect of public health and environmental protection, particularly in establishments such as dental clinics. This study examined the dental clinic waste (DCW) management processes in clinics within the city of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Utilizing data from Healthcare Waste Management Plans (HCWMP) provided by the Urban Cleaning Superintendence, the study investigated waste generation, segregation, storage, collection, treatment, and final disposal practices. The results revealed that hazardous DCW represented a significant portion (26.5 %) of waste generated in dental clinics, exceeding the World Health Organization's recommended threshold. Biological waste (22.9 %), mainly consisting of cotton, gauze, and gloves contaminated with blood or body fluids, was the most generated hazardous waste group, followed by chemical (2.2 %) and sharps waste (1.3 %). Incineration was the predominant treatment method for hazardous DCW, raising concerns about environmental impacts and greenhouse gas emissions. Non-hazardous waste, primarily destined for landfills, had limited recycling rates (2.4 %), emphasizing the need for improved waste management strategies to minimize environmental impacts and increase circular economy. Challenges in DCW management included inadequate segregation practices, limited recycling initiatives, and incomplete HCWMPs lacking descriptions of waste management beyond establishment boundaries. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive training programs, strengthened regulations, and increased environmental awareness among healthcare professionals. In conclusion, improving DCW management in dental clinics is crucial for mitigating occupational and environmental risks. Collective efforts are needed to enhance waste segregation, promote recycling, and ensure compliance with regulations, ultimately safeguarding public health and the environment.
dc.description.firstpage177
dc.description.lastpage184
dc.description.volume189
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.wasman.2024.08.027
dc.identifier.issnNone
dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.mackenzie.br/handle/10899/39463
dc.relation.ispartofWaste Management
dc.rightsAcesso Restrito
dc.subject.otherlanguageGreen dentistry
dc.subject.otherlanguageHealthcare waste
dc.subject.otherlanguageWaste management
dc.titleWaste management from dental clinics: A case study in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
dc.typeArtigo
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local.scopus.eid2-s2.0-85202302270
local.scopus.subjectCase-studies
local.scopus.subjectDental clinics
local.scopus.subjectFinal disposals
local.scopus.subjectGreen dentistry
local.scopus.subjectHealthcare waste management
local.scopus.subjectHealthcare wastes
local.scopus.subjectManagement IS
local.scopus.subjectManagement process
local.scopus.subjectWaste generation
local.scopus.subjectWaste management plan
local.scopus.subjectBrazil
local.scopus.subjectDental Clinics
local.scopus.subjectDental Waste
local.scopus.subjectHazardous Waste
local.scopus.subjectHumans
local.scopus.subjectIncineration
local.scopus.subjectMedical Waste Disposal
local.scopus.subjectRecycling
local.scopus.subjectWaste Management
local.scopus.updated2024-12-01
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