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tooth disposal

kittykat
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11 years 2 weeks ago #4945 by kittykat

According to HTM 01-05:
- Teeth without amalgam are to be disposed of in the sharps bin
- Teeth with amalgam are to be disposed of in the amalgam waste tub

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gemalice90
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11 years 2 weeks ago #4938 by gemalice90

You should have a contract with a disposal company.
Extracted teeth in a 'tooth box' and teeth with Am fills in , in the amalgam waste pot

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slforeman
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11 years 2 weeks ago #4935 by slforeman

Hello,
Please can anyone clarify where A) extracted teeth and

extracted teeth with amalgam should be disposed of correctly.
Thank you .

sarah

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