Green Dentistry
Dentistry is most importantly and foremost a healing profession. In today’s scenario it is very important to understand the need of going eco-friendly in every aspect of our lives including dental practice . Green dentistry implements a sustainable practice by conservation of water and energy, use of non-toxic products, reduction of waste, and elimination of hazardous toxins that can have a negative effect on patient and environment and promote ‘ green dentistry ’. Mainly four processes responsible for most of the dental practice and pollution:- Placement and removal of mercury containing dental material Conventional x-ray systems Infection control methods including disposable items, sterilization items and toxic disinfectants Conventional vacuum saliva ejector systems To make dental practice environmental friendly it is the duty of the practitioner to emphasize on the importance of 3R’s:- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. REDUCE:- Minimize the use of natural ...