SP-34 - The Eco-friendly Practice; Good for the Planet, Good for Business

Thursday, April 18, 2024

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM PT

Location: 502 B

Earn 0.75 CE Credits

Speaker(s)

Yaara Y. Berdan, DDS, MBA

Co- Chair Endo Perio Department
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
Los Angeles, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Slides Handouts
Natalie Black, DDS (she/her/hers)

Resident
UCSF
San Francisco, California

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
AC

Aga Chruszczyk, DDS (she/her/hers)

Endodontist
Endodontics Limited
Chicago, Illinois

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Session Host(s)

PB

Pedro Barea, DMD (he/him/his)

Second Year Resident, Advanced Endodontics Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC
USC
Los Angeles, California

Disclosure information not submitted.

Presentation Description/Abstract: As oral health providers our goal is to improve overall health and well-being of patients. However, in the process of providing care, dentistry leaves a large environmental impact in terms of waste and carbon footprint, and this negatively impacts the health of our patients as well as the planet. Embracing sustainable practices not only benefits the environment but makes strong business sense as well. For instance, adopting sustainable practices can result in cost savings and demonstrate a sense of social responsibility. Additionally, as more patients become environmentally conscious, dental practices that prioritize sustainability can benefit from a competitive advantage and an enhanced reputation.

Learning Objectives:

Identify areas within the practice where sustainable practices can be implemented.
Gain insight into how universities are engaging students, faculty, and staff in sustainability efforts related to oral health care.
Recognize the benefits of sustainability, which extend beyond environmental impact, including cost savings, an enhanced reputation, and increased patient satisfaction.