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Dental practice and the environment

N H Wilson1, E G Bellinger, I A Mjör

  • 1University Dental Hospital of Manchester, UK.

International Dental Journal
|October 21, 1998
PubMed
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This study highlights the environmental effects of clinical practices, particularly in dentistry. Implementing environmental management and auditing can significantly reduce the ecological impact of dental procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Clinical Practice Management
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Clinical practices, including dentistry, have notable environmental effects.
  • Growing awareness necessitates strategies to mitigate ecological footprints.
  • The dental sector faces unique environmental challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize environmental issues linked to clinical practice.
  • To introduce environmental auditing as a solution for dentistry.
  • To advocate for reduced environmental impact in dental settings.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of environmental effects in clinical settings.
  • Introduction of environmental auditing concepts.
  • Case examples illustrating environmental awareness in dentistry.

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Main Results:

  • Clinical practices contribute to environmental degradation.
  • Environmental auditing provides a framework for assessing and reducing impact.
  • Specific actions can limit the environmental footprint of dentistry.

Conclusions:

  • Environmental management is crucial for sustainable clinical practices.
  • Environmental auditing offers significant advantages for the dental industry.
  • Adoption of these practices promotes ecological responsibility in healthcare.