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Environmental sustainability and waste within the dental practice
Brett Duane1, Darshini Ramasubbu2, Sara Harford2
1Department of Child and Public Dental Health, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. Brett.Duane@dental.tcd.ie.
British Dental Journal
|April 28, 2019
Summary
This paper addresses dental waste management, offering insights for dental teams to improve environmental sustainability. It aims to inspire responsible waste processing and disposal for better health and illness prevention.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science in Dentistry
- Public Health
- Waste Management
Background:
- Clinicians require guidance on sustainability in dental practice.
- Growing need for environmentally responsible healthcare solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To educate dental teams on sustainable waste management.
- To encourage environmentally and socially responsible practices in dentistry.
- To promote health and illness prevention through sustainable dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Focus on waste processing and disposal within dental settings.
- Part of a seven-paper series on sustainability in dentistry.
Main Results:
- Provides actionable insights for dental teams on waste influence.
- Highlights the connection between waste management and environmental sustainability.
Conclusions:
- Dental teams can significantly impact waste processing and disposal.
- Promoting sustainability in dentistry contributes to economic responsibility, health, and illness prevention.
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