'Sustainability in the NHS': a novel method for teaching sustainable dentistry and quality improvement to dental core trainees.

Wilmott, S.; Girdler, J.; Nemat, SM.; Crawley, K.; Mistry, C.; Lorimer, E.; Barber, S.; Ahmad-Mear, G.

'Sustainability in the NHS': a novel method for teaching sustainable dentistry and quality improvement to dental core trainees.

All Authors

Wilmott, S.

Girdler, J.

Nemat, SM.

Crawley, K.

Mistry, C.

Lorimer, E.

Barber, S.

Ahmad-Mear, G.

LTHT Author

Wilmott, Sheryl
Girdler, Jenny

LTHT Department

Head & Neck
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Leeds Dental Institute
Leeds Dental Institute

Publication Date

2024

Item Type

Journal Article

Abstract

The practice of dentistry contributes to 3% of the carbon footprint of the NHS. As awareness and concern about climate change increases, all dental care professionals must play their part in reducing the environmental impact of the care they provide. This paper aims to describe a novel method of teaching, both the theory and practical application of sustainable dentistry, by integrating sustainable quality improvement methods into the existing management and leadership requirements of dental core training.