Building a Sustainable Future in Dental Education and Beyond

Building a Sustainable Future in Dental Education and Beyond is organized by American Dental Education Association (ADEA).

Start Date: Sep 18, 2024
End Date: Sep 18, 2027

Description:
In 2023, the ADEA House of Delegates passed resolution 4H-2023, “Climate Change and Implications for Health, Oral Health and Oral Health Education,” acknowledging our responsibility to train future oral health professionals in sustainable practices. This webinar is designed to provide insight into the importance and benefits of using a sustainable approach in dental practice. 

Join us to hear the speaker panel discuss aspects of environmental sustainability in dental education, including introductory concepts, ethical obligations and current methods for approaching the practice of dentistry through a sustainable lens. They will also share case study examples of sustainable integration into the dental curriculum and clinic. By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to promote sustainable practices in oral health care and start their sustainable dental education journey. 

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the relationship between oral health and environmental sustainability.
• Explain the ethical obligation for dentistry and health care to adopt sustainable practices for the future.
• Identify educational advantages of integrating sustainable practices in the educational environment. 

 This webinar is presented by the ADEA Special Interest Group (SIG) on Sustainability in Dentistry. Learn more about joining this SIG, as well as ADEA's other SIGs and Sections online.