30 September 2022

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Dental associations pledge to deliver sustainable oral healthcare

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The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) launched the Pledge for Sustainable Dentistry during the World Oral Health Forum 2022 in Geneva, Switzerland on Sept. 24. The forum was dedicated to sustainability in dentistry and took place on the sidelines of the World Dental Parliament, a key decision-making platform for FDI member organizations and leaders.

Sustainability: we can do more, do it better

Experts, dental professionals and industry partners gathered to discuss and debate the challenges they faced and to share best practices on how the carbon footprint of the profession could be reduced. According to a news release from the FDI, there was a general consensus that all stakeholders could do more. Delegates agreed that acknowledging the problem and taking responsibility was an important step to addressing this vast topic, which would not be resolved overnight.

Climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity are problems that affect everyone. Starting and continuing the dialogue is important as well as learning from each other. But parallel actions need to be implemented to ensure high-quality, environmentally sustainable care for all.

Since the launch, some 25 organizations have showed their commitment by signing a pledge.

View the pledge and learn more about promoting ‘reduce and recycle’ solutions in your practice on the FDI website: https://www.fdiworlddental.org/pledge-sustainable-dentistry

Become a Sustainability Champion

The FDI has created a Toolkit for Sustainable Dentistry, an interactive platform that provides dentists and dental teams with the tools and strategies to implement greener practices, as well as track progress. Users can undertake different sets of challenges and subsequently earn bronze, silver, or gold recognition awards. Dental organizations and practices, all around the world, are encouraged to register and make eco-friendly choices as a team to showcase their commitment to our planet.

About the FDI World Dental Federation

FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide and has a bold vison to lead the world to optimal oral health. FDI is one of the oldest organizations in the field of dentistry and its membership comprises some 200 national dental associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries.