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Becoming a carbon neutral dental laboratory
Sowing the seeds of sustainable labs: Philip Wears talks about the steps he took to turn Mango Dental Technologies into…
Dentistry
Sustainable procurement – shaping dentistry’s future
Mark Topley explains how to achieve more sustainable procurement and examines the impact this will have on the future of…
Dentistry
The growing importance of sustainability and ESG impact in UK dentistry
Paul Graham considers sustainability and ESG in UK dentistry, and how it can impact practice values. In recent years, the…
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Why dentistry is learning to prioritise consequence over convenience
Before too long, sustainability will be widely embraced by the dental profession, predict Giles and Leslie Edwards. Please introduce yourself…
Dentistry
Plastics in dentistry – oral health shouldn’t cost the Earth
David Arnold highlights some of the environmental challenges that plastics pose for the dental sector and what can be done about…
Oral health
Technology for sustainable dentistry
Sustainable dentistry is of growing importance to dental professionals and patients alike – here’s how technology can improve a practice’s…
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How to be a great boss and do good
Mark Topley explores what it means to be a great boss, and to lead a productive, happy team and a sustainable,…
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Core Strengths – B Corp certification
Catherine Rutland reveals how navigating the challenging road to B Corp certification helped define a company-wide understanding of sustainability. When…
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Simon says: let’s prioritise sustainability in dentistry
It’s time for us to think in more depth about sustainability and how we can make dentistry better for our…
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‘We saw potential deep under all the clutter’
A generous measure of good humour, a ‘can do’ attitude and shared enthusiasm propelled Neil Colquhoun and Anton Ward into…
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How much attention have you paid to the dental news this week? – 7 January 2023
Missed out on last week’s dental news? Here’s what happened over the past seven days… Children’s oral health in England…
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Sustainability – small steps to make a big difference
Sustainability has become a hot topic over recent years. Practice Plan’s head of sales, Zoe Close, spoke to Wesleyan’s group…
Dentistry
Are toothpaste tabs the future? – the pros and cons
Lottie Manahan weighs up the pros and cons of toothpaste tabs – and why they might just be the future.…
Oral health
Going sustainable in dentistry is easier than you think
Mark Topley gives an insight into sustainability in the dental sector and outlines some ways that you can make…
Dentistry
Can the electric toothbrush become more sustainable?
We hear from Mark Rushmore and Gyve Safavi from Suri – the new electric toothbrush aiming to become the most…
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The Green Hygienist – empower your dental team with sustainability
‘A solid starting line for practices’: Lottie Manahan discusses how you and your team can achieve sustainability in your dental…
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How preventive dentistry helps support environmental sustainability
Dr Davinder Raju, also known as ‘The Eco Dentist’, outlines how preventive dentistry is the foundation of sustainable dentistry. ‘Every…
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Water fluoridation has ‘lowest carbon footprint’ compared to other prevention tools
Water fluoridation has the lowest environmental impact when compared to other prevention tools, according to a new study. Researchers from…
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The Eco Dentist – minimal intervention oral care and sustainability
This month Davinder Raju, the Eco Dentist explores how prevention, minimal intervention treatment, and using less resources is important for…
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