Monthly Archives: February 2026
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February 12, 2026
If you've ever paused mid-procedure and thought:
"This is literally a human body part... how is this NOT biohazard waste?" You're not alone. One of the most misunderstood areas in dental Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) is biomedical waste classification, especially when it comes to extracted teeth. Let's clear it up.
First: What Is Biomedical Waste?
According to the Centre for Disease Control and dental regulatory bodies, biomedical waste is classified as hazardous waste and must:
- Be stored in colour-coded containers with the universal biohazard symbol
- Be released to an approved biomedical waste carrier
However, that does NOT include all waste.
Biomedical waste falls into two categories:
1. Anatomical Waste (Human Tissue)
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February 02, 2026
Let's be honest: dental offices are constantly being asked to invest in something, equipment, supplies, staffing, software, repairs, continuing education... the list never ends.
So, when an office hears the price of a professionally built IPAC program, the first reaction is often:
"Can we get a discount?"
And I get it.
But here's the better question:
So... what if it only cost $9/day... for one year only?
Is $9 worth peace of mind?Why clinics shop an IPAC manual like it's a box of gloves (and why it isn't)
When clinics ask for discounts, it's not always because they don't care about IPAC.
Most of the time, it's because they don't realize what they're actually buying.
Because an IPAC manual is not a box of gloves.
It's not a commodity.
It's not something you compare like price tags on supplies.
