Several studies highlight the fact that best practice for cross-infection prevention and dental waste management are still notbeing followed, especially in developing regions of the world(Yüzbasioglu et al., 2009; Koolivand et al., 2012; Mumtaz et al.,2010; Singh et al., 2012; Sudhakar and Chandrashekar, 2008;Al-Khatib and Darwish, 2004; Treasure and Treasure, 1997) andtheir introduction into general practice may be some years away