title: Extracted teeth: decontamination, disposal and use.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cuny
authors.forename: W M
authors.initials: WM
authors.lastname: Carpenter
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D004203:Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D019552:Infection Control, Dental / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000592:standards*; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000592:standards*; D012575:Schools, Dental; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014070:Tooth; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration
chemical_list: D019551:Dental Disinfectants; D017744:Medical Waste Disposal