Extracted teeth: decontamination, disposal and use
Cuny, E.; Carpenter, W.M.
Journal of the California Dental Association 25(11): 801-804
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 9534441 Document Number: 471233
With the advent of medical waste and OSHA infection control regulations, many practitioners are unsure about the legal, proper handling of extracted teeth. This article outlines the options available for the disposal of extracted teeth and explains the role each regulatory agency plays in the process.
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