Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agenda
The growing impact of the climate crisis has raised significant concerns due to its profound effects on public health and ecological stability. This article explores how the implementation of sustainable practices in dentistry can contribute to a more efficient, safe and environmentally responsible...
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| description | The growing impact of the climate crisis has raised significant concerns due to its profound effects on public health and ecological stability. This article explores how the implementation of sustainable practices in dentistry can contribute to a more efficient, safe and environmentally responsible approach, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. A key focus is on waste reduction, which is achieved through the promotion of oral health and disease prevention, thereby minimising the waste and carbon emissions associated with dental care. In addition, the responsible use of resources such as water and energy and the use of environmentally sustainable dental materials play a critical role in reducing the environmental footprint of dentistry. Key measures such as the recycling of single-use plastics are essential to curb pollution and reduce the uptake of microplastics by marine ecosystems and humans. Education and awareness of sustainability is also essential. This can be promoted by integrating sustainable principles into the curriculum of dental courses and within scientific committees. Promoting these practices among emerging health professionals and researchers will drive the development of innovative alternatives that further reduce the environmental impact of the field. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eae0b84a27624ca4820de2022af370a82025-08-20T03:28:25ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oral Health2673-48422025-07-01610.3389/froh.2025.15490201549020Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agendaMatilde Guerra0Mariana Morgado1Yago Leira2Tiago Leitão3João Botelho4José João Mendes5Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, PortugalEgas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, PortugalPeriodontology Unit, Faculty of Odontology and Medicine, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, SpainEgas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, PortugalEgas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, PortugalEgas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, Almada, PortugalThe growing impact of the climate crisis has raised significant concerns due to its profound effects on public health and ecological stability. This article explores how the implementation of sustainable practices in dentistry can contribute to a more efficient, safe and environmentally responsible approach, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals outlined in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda. A key focus is on waste reduction, which is achieved through the promotion of oral health and disease prevention, thereby minimising the waste and carbon emissions associated with dental care. In addition, the responsible use of resources such as water and energy and the use of environmentally sustainable dental materials play a critical role in reducing the environmental footprint of dentistry. Key measures such as the recycling of single-use plastics are essential to curb pollution and reduce the uptake of microplastics by marine ecosystems and humans. Education and awareness of sustainability is also essential. This can be promoted by integrating sustainable principles into the curriculum of dental courses and within scientific committees. Promoting these practices among emerging health professionals and researchers will drive the development of innovative alternatives that further reduce the environmental impact of the field.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2025.1549020/fullenvironmental impactdentistrysustainabilitysustainable developmentdental materials |
| spellingShingle | Matilde Guerra Mariana Morgado Yago Leira Tiago Leitão João Botelho José João Mendes Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agenda Frontiers in Oral Health environmental impact dentistry sustainability sustainable development dental materials |
| title | Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agenda |
| title_full | Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agenda |
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| title_short | Integrating sustainability in dentistry: a pathway towards achieving the UN 2030 agenda |
| title_sort | integrating sustainability in dentistry a pathway towards achieving the un 2030 agenda |
| topic | environmental impact dentistry sustainability sustainable development dental materials |
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