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Going green with eco-friendly dentistry.

Bhagyalakshmi Avinash¹, B S Avinash, B M Shivalinga

¹Reader, Department of Orthodontics, JSS Dental College and Hospital Mysore, Karnataka, India,

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Eco-friendly dentistry offers practical strategies to reduce environmental impact and waste in dental practices. Dentists can lead by adopting these sustainable

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Dental Public Health

Background:

The dental industry significantly impacts the environment through energy consumption and waste generation.
There is a growing need for sustainable practices within healthcare, including dentistry.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of eco-friendly dentistry.
To provide actionable recommendations for dental professionals to reduce their environmental footprint.

Main Methods:

Review of current dental industry environmental impacts.
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Main Results:

Numerous feasible alternatives exist to decrease the environmental footprint of dental practices.
Implementation of 'green' initiatives can substantially reduce energy use and waste.

Conclusions:

Eco-friendly dentistry is a transformative approach for the dental field.
Dentists are encouraged to adopt sustainable strategies and lead environmental stewardship.