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Assessing Sustainable Practices in Pre-Doctoral Dental Education
Nicole B Cheng1, Matthew D Mara1
1Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|September 26, 2025
Summary
Dental schools are not widely integrating sustainability into their curricula. Barriers include lack of training, resources, and time, highlighting a need for structured support and administrative engagement in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Environmental Sustainability
- Public Health
Background:
- The dental field extensively utilizes resources, necessitating sustainable practices for patient and planetary health.
- Integrating sustainability into dental curricula is crucial for fostering environmentally conscious dental professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the extent of sustainability integration in dental school curricula.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to implementing sustainability in dental education.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to clinical deans at CODA-accredited dental schools.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a subset of respondents to explore implementation factors.
- Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Only 27% of surveyed deans responded, with three participating in interviews.
- Sustainability is variably implemented in pre-doctoral clinics but rarely in didactic/preclinical curricula.
- Deans expressed a need for training, assessment tools, and resources, citing time and organizational constraints.
Conclusions:
- Sustainability is not yet a widely integrated topic in dental education curricula.
- Formalized administrator training and tailored resources are needed.
- A collaborative, top-down approach is essential for promoting sustainable practices in dental schools.
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