Green Dentistry
Sustainability in general dental practice
Welcome to the 'Green Dentistry' course by Dentaljuce, a module that addresses the very important topic of sustainability in general dental practice.
This course is designed to confront the environmental challenges faced by dental teams and to inspire positive changes towards more sustainable healthcare practices.
In this course, we look into the various aspects of sustainability within dental practice, starting with an understanding of climate change and the greenhouse effect. We look at the significant carbon footprint of the dental sector, including aspects such as travel, waste management, and the use of resources like paper and PPE. A special focus is given to the environmental impact of dentistry, particularly regarding single-use plastics and healthcare emissions.
In addition, we tackle important ethical considerations such as modern slavery in supply chains and the role of energy conservation in dental practices.
Join us in this enlightening journey through Green Dentistry, where you will learn not just about the challenges but also the many opportunities to make a real difference in creating a more sustainable future in dental healthcare
If you're not yet a member of Dentaljuce, we highly recommend you to join and gain access to our comprehensive course on Green Dentistry.
This course, along with over 100 other CPD courses, is available for a single membership payment.
Course Review: Green Dentistry by Dentaljuce
Overview
Participants offered highly positive feedback for Dentaljuce's "Green Dentistry" CPD module, describing it as clear, informative, and thought-provoking. The course effectively raised awareness of sustainability within dentistry, encouraging dental professionals to adopt more environmentally responsible practices.
Key Strengths
Participants particularly valued:
Clear and Concise Presentation: The course was praised for its straightforward and easily digestible content, described by participants as "easy going, clear cut and concise."
Informative and Eye-Opening Content: Learners found the course highly informative, appreciating its wide-ranging exploration of sustainability in dentistry. Comments described it as "excellent content" and "very eye-opening," particularly for those new to the topic.
Practical and Inspiring: The module provided practical suggestions that could be immediately applied within dental practices. Participants felt inspired by the course, recognising its importance in fostering a more sustainable practice.
Specific Positive Comments
Feedback highlights include:
- "Excellent and I would advise any dental professional to view."
- "I enjoyed this course; it was very eye-opening as I had never really considered the impact the treatment I provide has on the environment."
- "Useful and inspires all of us to be green all the time."
- "Very interesting and thought-provoking."
Suggestions for Improvement
Participants expressed overall satisfaction, with no suggestions for improvement.
Participant Satisfaction (Closed-Question Summary)
- Met Learning Objectives: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Good Quality: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Useful & Relevant: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Engaging: 100% strongly agree/agree
- Pitched at Right Level: 100% strongly agree/agree
These high satisfaction scores underline participants' strong endorsement of the course quality, relevance, and effectiveness.
Final Impression
Overall, the "Green Dentistry" course by Dentaljuce was highly recommended by participants. It effectively combined practical insights with thought-provoking content, significantly enhancing participants' awareness and commitment to sustainability in dental practice.
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge and understanding of Sustainable ("green") dentistry, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
- to teach members of the dental team the principles and practice of sustainable dentistry.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will, with respect to the components that he or she has elected to study as listed below:- Understand the impact of unsustainable healthcare on the planet.
- Know the proportions of how much different activities in dentistry contribute to environmental problems.
- Learn what the dental team can do at work to mitigate climate change and reduce pollution.
- through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): B.