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Meetings with Dental Council of India (DCI) in Delhi and Kolkata
Source: Toxics Link, Date: , 2015
In continuation with the ongoing
negotiations with the Dental Council of India (DCI), Toxics Link met DCI
President Dr. Dibyendu Majumdar and DCI Secretary Dr. S.K. Ojha, in Delhi on 19th
March 2015. The meeting was quite fruitful withDr. Majumdar acknowledging the
need for environmentally sound disposal of mercury waste from all the dental
set ups. Though many dental practitioners have now shifted to alternates; the
disposal of amalgam waste is a big challenge, especially when it comes to the
removal of old fillings.
There is increased awareness on
the risks of use of mercury with respect to occupational hazard and
environmental hazard but there is no Indian policy which addresses the release
and control of mercury emissions from the dental sector. The discussion was on
the emission of mercury from the dental clinics and colleges, for which again
adequate measures are required.
It was suggested to the DCI
during the meeting that, the DCI may incorporate the composite fillings in the
BDS curriculum practical courses and the amalgam disposal mechanism as well to
teach the students at the BDS level. Till now composites were just taught in
the theory.
The meeting with President of DCI
West Bengal chapter, Dr. Saibal Sen was also very successful. Dr. Sen agreed to
restrict the amalgam filling to extreme cases of Class II cavity in population;
however he also felt that, amalgam fillings must not be put into the teeth of
vulnerable population including children, pregnant woman and nursing and
lactating mother.
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