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Greening the Dental Clinic: Pursuit of Sustainability at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry

Greening the Dental Clinic: Pursuit of Sustainability at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry

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Despite the increasing recognition and implementation of sustainable practices across the corporate sector and the visibility of environmental issues in the news over the past decade, sustainability has yet to become a priority in the fields of healthcare and dentistry within the United States. Furthermore, the overwhelming majority of U.S. health-related research pertains to hospital systems and operating rooms, while the awareness surrounding sustainability in dentistry is almost nonexistent. A Dow Fellows team conducted research efforts and produced a report to inform the growing discussion on sustainability in healthcare. Their efforts provide a useful starting point for dental students, educational institutions, and clinics interested in integrating sustainability into dental care.

Keywords: University of Michigan, Dow Sustainability Fellows Program, Green Dentistry

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