Jennifer Lee-Luca, DMD: No financial relationships to disclose
In this 60 minute session, individuals will learn how environmental health relates to oral health. Participants will gain knowledge on climate change, how it interacts with their profession, and ideas for integrating environmental sustainability into an established practice. Attendees will collaborate to identify areas of environmental burden in their practice and work towards identifying actionable changes to implement in their offices to reduce environmental impact.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the relationship between oral health and environmental health
Identify how pediatric dental practices impact the environment
Develop environmental impact reduction strategies to implement in a pediatric dental office