P373 Greening Your Dental Practice: Sustainable Solutions for a Healthier Future

About This Course

This recorded webinar explores the critical importance of sustainability in dental practices. We'll look at why embracing eco-friendly practices is essential not only for the health of the planet but also for attracting and retaining dedicated staff and ensuring patient satisfaction. You will learn practical strategies to reduce their carbon footprint, enhance biodiversity, minimise plastic use, implement effective recycling systems, and conserve resources. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of communication, sustainable management, and an ethical supply chain. This webinar will culminate with a practical guide on implementing these changes using tools like 'Go Practice Green,' helping dental practices transition smoothly towards a more sustainable future.

Aims

To provide dental professionals with a comprehensive understanding of sustainability and equip them with practical tools and strategies to implement eco-friendly practices in their dental practices.

Objectives

• Understand the significance of sustainability in dental practices and its impact on the environment, staff attraction, and patient satisfaction.
• Learn methods to reduce the carbon footprint of a dental practice.
• Identify strategies to reduce plastic use and find environmentally friendly alternatives.
• Understand the importance of communication and management in fostering a sustainable practice.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Articulate the importance of sustainability in their dental practice.
• Implement strategies to reduce their practice's carbon footprint.
• Promote and protect biodiversity in and around their practice.
• Reduce plastic usage and adopt sustainable alternatives.
• Set up and maintain an effective recycling system.
• Communicate their sustainability efforts effectively to staff, patients, and the community.
• Integrate sustainability into their practice's management and decision-making processes.

GDC Development Outcomes