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Jordanian dentists' knowledge and implementation of eco-friendly dental office strategies
Sabha M Al Shatrat1, Deanne Shuman, Michele L Darby
1Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA.
Objective:
To investigate the implementation of eco-friendly dental office strategies by Jordanian dentists.
Methods:
Self-designed questionnaires were provided to 150 dentists working in private dental practices in the city of Amman, the capital of Jordan. Dentists' names and addresses were obtained from the Jordanian Dental Association.
Results:
Overall, the level of knowledge about eco-friendly dental offices strategies was high for amalgam, radiology, paper waste, infection control and energy and water conservation. In terms of implementation, the majority of Jordanian dentists apply few eco-friendly dental offices strategies. The most frequently identified barriers to implementation of eco-friendly dental offices strategies were cost and lack of incentives from the government.
Conclusion:
Most Jordanian dental practices are not eco-friendly. A continued focus on the impact of dental practices on the environment is needed through formal and continuing dental education. Results of this study can guide policy development to encourage implementation of eco-friendly strategies.
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