Title: Comparison of Bacterial Count in Unsterilised Plastic Cups Vs Autoclaved Stainless Steel Cups
Authors: Rathna Subhashini.M.H, Dr Abirami.G
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i6.39
AIM: The aim of this study is to compare the presence of bacterial count in unsterilized plastic cups Vs autoclaved stainless steel cups. OBJECTIVE: This study helps in finding out a best alternative for unsterilized plastic cups used in dental practices. BACKGROUND: Unsterilized plastic cups are now very commonly used in dental practices. The major drawback for using those cups is that they cannot be sterilized or disinfected. These plastic cups are stored in an environment where they get contaminated by aerosols. Furthermore there is no effective way to dispose or recycle them and they end up in landfills or burnt, which in turn releases harmful carcinogens into the soil, water and air. Therefore, it becomes mandatory and the need of the hour to find a sustainable alternative for plastic cups used in dental practice. KEY WORDS: Dental practice, plastic cups, sterilization, autoclave, aerosol. 1. Hanna Ziada, disposable coffee cups waste reduction study, December 15, 2009 2. Broca,Michale and Leon,Warren, The consumer's guide to effective environmental choices 1. Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned Scientist, 1999 2. 3.Claire Le Guern Lytle, when mermaids cry; the great plastic died, published in November 2009, plastic pollution. 3. Rachael stephens and Leighton Walter Kille, Plastics, human helath and environmental impacts: the road ahead, October 9 2014. 4. M Eriksen, LCM Lebreton, HS Carson, Martin Theil, Charles J. Moore, Jose C. Borerro, Francois Galgani, Peter G. Ryan, Julia Reisser: Plastic pollution in World's ocean: More than 5 Trillion Plastic pieces over weighing over 250,000 Tons Afloat at sea. 5. Rose E. Seavey, Sterile Processing Accreditation Surveys: Risk Reduction and Process Improvement, Published in issue: Oct. 2015, AORN journal, Vol. 102Abstract
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