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DOI	10.1002/jdd.13470
	Simulation clinic waste audit assessment and recommendations at the University of Washington School of Dentistry
	Oxborrow, Delbert G.; Dong, Chao; Lin, Ivy F.
发表日期	2024
ISSN	0022-0337
EISSN	1930-7837
起始页码	88
结束页码	5
卷号	88 期号:5
英文摘要	ObjectiveDentistry produces waste contributing to climate change and adverse health outcomes, thus reducing waste is essential; however, there has been minimal emphasis on sustainability or climate action in dentistry. Waste audits quantify the type and amount of waste produced and may inform waste reduction strategies. We conducted a waste audit to identify areas of potential waste reduction and recommend interventions to reduce waste.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, we conducted a waste audit of garbage produced during a typical 4-hour pre-clinical restorative dentistry simulation exercise. The sample was composed of 72 second-year dental students. This exercise is part of a standard curriculum with a uniform format regarding supplies used and participants. Potentially infectious materials were not used during this exercise.ResultsIn total, 26.6 kg of waste was discarded. Plastic was the largest contributor by mass (57.5%), followed by paper barriers (19.6%), then impression materials (6.5%). We found 894 gloves and 70 masks discarded.ConclusionsBased on these findings, we categorized waste reduction opportunities into policy changes, purchasing sustainable materials, and increasing awareness through education. Specific suggested actions include: relaxing glove and gown requirements during laboratory simulations; replacing single use items with more sustainable options; increasing use of intraoral scanners; and posting informational signage with examples of what can be recycled.
英文关键词	assessment; dental audit; dental public health; dental school; dental waste; general; practice management; research; sustainable development
语种	英语
WOS研究方向	Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
WOS类目	Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
WOS记录号	WOS:001160506600001
来源期刊	JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/296091
作者单位	University of Washington; University of Washington Seattle
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Oxborrow, Delbert G.,Dong, Chao,Lin, Ivy F.. Simulation clinic waste audit assessment and recommendations at the University of Washington School of Dentistry[J],2024,88(5).
APA	Oxborrow, Delbert G.,Dong, Chao,&Lin, Ivy F..(2024).Simulation clinic waste audit assessment and recommendations at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION,88(5).
MLA	Oxborrow, Delbert G.,et al."Simulation clinic waste audit assessment and recommendations at the University of Washington School of Dentistry".JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION 88.5(2024).