GREEN DENTISTRYDr. Adwitiya Gupta

BDS & MBA (Hospital Administration)GreenGyaanam

www.greengyaanam.comEmail: greengyaanam.co.in@gmail.com

What is Green Dentistry (GD)? Eco-friendly practice in dental care Reduces waste and pollution Saving in terms of money, water and energy Supports the principal of 4 R’s i.e. reuse, reduce,

recycle and rethink Accommodate Green Dentistry in day-to-day life Provide services using eco-friendly and serializable

products Support environmental friendly practices to

promote sustainability

Why GD?GD practices are futuristic and contribute to the ‘World of Sustainable Dentistry’. Digital X-rays over traditional X-rays: Lesser

radiation better diagnostic detail Imbibes use of biodegradable products, steam

sterilization and aromatic disinfectants: Lesser chemical contamination fewer disposables

Preference to adhesion dentistry for more natural looking esthetic restorations

Why GD? Save electricity, use of biodegradable and reusable

products to cut down overhead costs Use of Diode Lasers for periodontal therapy Incorporates CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

in Corporate organization structure Dental Amalgum reduction Ultimately patients get benefitted by quality

treatment with reduction in treatment costs.

Application Areas Everyday life Green Doc certificate from Eco-Dentistry Association Supports high end eco-friendly technology Support to government healthcare and education Crisis/Disaster management

Benefits of GD Less Radiation Better Diagnosis Less Disposables Waste reduction Pollution minimized Natural Restoration Reduction in Heavy metal use Satisfied Customers Dedication Towards Profession and Society

Challenges in M Initial Cost Constant Upgradation Customer Awareness about Green Dentists Following the 4 R’s Marketing of Green Dental Clinics No Government Pressure for Green Dental Practices

Remedies Opting for Green Offices and Buildings Strengthening of laws and regulations related to GD Disposing dental wastes in landfills Transition to digital imaging in photography and

radiography Switching to Electronic patient records Strong information security systems Ethics

Conclusion There are many things that can be done for making

dentistry more eco-friendly Long- term payoff is there Government support needed to strengthen this

sector Supports wellness Lifestyle Much more ethical, moral and environmentally

correct

References http://www.friendsofhu-friedy.com/WhatExactlyIsGreenDentistry.asp http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4149172/ http://www.yourdentistryguide.com/green-dentistry/ http://

www.dentaleconomics.com/articles/print/volume-101/issue-2/features/going-green-saves-green.html

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