Green Dentistry, A Metamorphosis Towards an Eco-Friendly Dentistry: A Short Communication
Dentistry is most importantly and foremost a healing profession. In today’s world, it is very necessary to understand the importance of being eco-friendly in every facet of our lives, including dental practice which has a huge impact on the environment due to the large amount of metallic waste gen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4556/8084_CE[Ra1]_F(DK)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(AGAK)_PF2(PN).pdf |
| Summary: | Dentistry is most importantly and foremost a healing profession. In today’s world, it is very necessary to understand the importance of being
eco-friendly in every facet of our lives, including dental practice which has a huge impact on the environment due to the large amount of
metallic waste generated by various dental procedures along with excessive use of water and electricity, which specifically emphasis the
thrust to move towards ‘Green dentistry’. Green dentistry is an innovative way of dental practice which is environment friendly and at the
same time conserves money and time by reducing waste, conserving energy and decreasing pollution with the use of latest techniques
and procedures. Green dentistry therefore, protects the environment and mankind from the hazards of rapid urbanisation in developing
countries. The authors wish to emphasize the practice of eco-friendly, green dentistry in a developing country like India which needs to
conserve resources and curb environmental pollution. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |