Infection Control · single question
What is the most effective method to prevent dental amalgam pollution from the office?
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Correct answer: D. Amalgam separators
- A. Incorrect. Line disinfection addresses biofilm/waterline issues, not amalgam waste; ISO-compliant amalgam separators are the recognized control for amalgam discharge.
- B. Incorrect – helpful but not the primary regulated control; separators are the standard.
- C. Incorrect – catch large debris only; far less efficient than separators.
- D. Correct – EPA rules require ISO-compliant amalgam separators, which capture ~95%+ of amalgam particles before they reach the sewer.
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