64% of dentists (156 respondents) stated that their clinics were in compliance with local health and safety requirements including policies for needle injuries and exposure to blood. Among all respondents, 45% (109 respondents) provided protective equipment for the personnel who collect, transport and treat waste, and 53% (129 respondents) provided vaccination against hepatitis Band tetanus. 41% (99 respondents) provided training programs on healthcare waste management for all involved staff, i.e. dentists,nurses, assistants and waste workers.