Title of article :
Dental solid waste management in Iran: A systematic review
Author/Authors :
Torkashvand ، Javad Department of Environmental Health Engineering - Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Pasalari ، Hasan Department of Environmental Health Engineering - Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Jonidi Jafari ، Ahmad Department of Environmental Health Engineering - School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Kermani ، Majid Department of Environmental Health Engineering - School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Farzadkia ، Mahdi Department of Environmental Health Engineering - Research Center for Environmental Health Technology, School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Mehralipour ، Jamal Department of Environmental Health Engineering - School of Public Health - Iran University of Medical Sciences , Ghalkhanbaz ، Ahmad Department of Environmental Health Engineering - School of Public Health - Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
The management of dental solid wastes (DSWs) in Iran has become essential in recent decades due to population growth and the increased access to dental services. DSWs include hazardous components such as infectious, toxic, chemical, pharmaceutical, and sharp wastes, which could potentially cause severe damage to humans and the environment. This systematic review aimed to investigate the quantity, quality, and status of DSW management in Iran. By identifying the keywords and defining a search protocol, the review was performed in five databases, including one Persian database, to retrieve the related articles regarding DSW in Iran. All the articles containing data on DSW quantity and management in Iran were obtained from Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, Google Scholar, and SID. In total, 17 articles were selected, and the final articles were selected based on specific criteria. The quantity, composition, storage, and management of DSW management were considered in Iran as a developing country.
Keywords :
Dental waste management , Waste Management , Systematic review , Iran
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research
Journal title :
Journal of Advances in Environmental Health Research
