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Identify types of toxic waste generated in a dental office

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Sharps - includes disposable needles, scalpel blades, contaminated broken glass, dental burs, endodontic files and reamers. Toxic waste can have a poisonous effect. includes contaminated materials, as well as saliva-soaked gauze, used patient bibs & Surface barriers.
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