• Dr. Arun Kumar M
• Dr. Ranjani Thillaigovindan
• Dr. Rabitha B

Background of the study: Management of Bio-medical waste (BMW) is one of the biggest challenges of the present-day concerning community health. About 10-25% of biomedical waste generated by dental health care facilities is hazardous and it is essential for dental practitioners to be aware of biomedical waste management amendments and must follow the recommended guidelines strictly to prevent any potential health hazard. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of biomedical waste management among dental practitioners in Tamilnadu, India. Methodology: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaires through Google Forms among dental practitioners between 1 to 5 years of clinical experience across the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Results: The majority of the study participants feel it is important to know about biomedical waste generation, hazards and legislation and accepts improper handling of BMW leads to significant environmental problems and potential hazardous disease transmission. Only 24% with 1-2years experience responded familiarity towards all color code segregation in contrast to 71.15% of respondents with 3-5years experience. On the other hand, 70% of dentists with 1-2years have shown a positive attitude towards attending programs, and recommend practical exercises on BMW management in their undergraduate curriculum. Conclusion: Within the limitations of the study, it was observed that dental professionals with less clinical experience show inadequate knowledge, attitude, and awareness practice compared to professionals with more experience in biomedical waste management. Though dental professionals understand the importance of handling hazardous waste, there is a need for periodic evaluation, orientation-based training programs, and the establishment of strict amendments to ensure the safe disposal of hazardous dental waste.

Body fluids, Dental Professionals, Health hazard, Microorganisms, Pathological tissue, Red coded bag.

"KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG BUDDING EARLY DENTAL PRACTITIONERS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no.c444-c451, December-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112258.pdf

"KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AMONG BUDDING EARLY DENTAL PRACTITIONERS.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 12, page no. ppc444-c451, December-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2112258.pdf