The biomedical waste is known as the second dangerous waste in the world that needs to be properly managed. Since the implementation of the Biomedical Waste Management (BMW) Rules, 1998, every concerned health personnel is expected to have proper knowledge, practice, and capacity to guide others for waste collection and management, and proper handling techniques. Aims and Objectives: The present study was planned to evaluate the practical calibration and awareness of dental surgeons in disposal

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... of hazardous biomedical waste generated during dental treatment into color-coded disposing bags at a dental clinic. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, a pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire-based survey containing 53 questions to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice on BMW among dental surgeons was planned. Results were expressed as a number and percentage of respondents for each question and Chi-square test was performed for inferential statistical analysis with P<0.05 indicating level of statistical significance. Results: Results showed that a large percentage of the dentist was not aware of the process of BMW (89%), whereas about half of the subjects were moderate to slightly aware of the recycling/ reusing of dental materials. Conclusion: The study revealed that knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding BMW among were low. Periodical sensitization and training program should be conducted for health-care providers.