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Dentistry and Craniofacial Research
ISSN: 2576-392X
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Euroscicon Conference on
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B u d a p e s t , H u n g a r y
Dental Hygiene 2019
Dental & Dental Hygiene
Tanvi Thakur, Dent Craniofac Res 2019, Volume:4
DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C2-018
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n the contemporary world of scientific advancements and discovery,
sustainability and eco-compliance have been the driving forces for all new
technologies across all fields. Many industries have shown paradigm shifts
in established processes and methodologies to move towards sustainable
and environment friendly future. Amidst this changing world scenario, Green
dentistry comes as a promising advancement in mitigating the ill-effects of
dental wastes on the environment, and as an upgrade to the existing dental
practices which are energy and resource intensive. Green Dentistry is a high-
tech approach that reduces the environmental impact of dental practices
and encompasses a service model for dentistry that supports and maintains
wellness. In essence, it encompasses the long established concept of
‘4R’–Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rethink. In today’s world of dying whales
and vanishing forests, it becomes a professional obligation and a social
responsibility for the dental community to adopt greener measures and play
our part in environment protection. It’s time to change colour coded bags to
GREEN!.
Biography
Tanvi Thakur is pursuing Bachelors of Dental Surgery and
currently doing her internship at a reputed college and hospital
Dr. Harvansh Singh Judge Institute of Dental Sciences and
Hospital, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. She will be
completing her internship in July, 2019.
tanvi.thakur1996@gmail.comGREEN DENTISTRY: A PARADIGM SHIFT TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY
Tanvi Thakur
Panjab University, India