environmental sustainability Archives - Bite Magazine https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/tag/environmental-sustainability/ Independent dental news, views and reviews Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:31:42 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 Join FDI’s open online course on sustainability in dentistry  https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/join-fdis-open-online-course-on-sustainability-in-dentistry/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/join-fdis-open-online-course-on-sustainability-in-dentistry/#respond Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:24:00 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=41044 FDI recently launched its second Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Sustainability in Dentistry, designed to equip dentists and dental teams with the knowledge and tools to embed sustainability into their daily practice. This dynamic, self-paced online course—titled Practical Applications of Sustainability in Dentistry—builds on the success of the first MOOC, offering approximately three hours of interactive […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/join-fdis-open-online-course-on-sustainability-in-dentistry/feed/ 0 Eco-friendly coatings boost strength and biocompatibility of titanium dental implants https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/eco-friendly-coatings-boost-strength-and-biocompatibility-of-titanium-dental-implants/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/eco-friendly-coatings-boost-strength-and-biocompatibility-of-titanium-dental-implants/#respond Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:38:11 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=40975 New research from the US introduces an innovative, eco-friendly method to enhance the performance and longevity of titanium-based dental implants, focusing on improving the biocompatibility and mechanical resilience of Ti-6Al-4V alloy implants using hydroxyapatite (HA) coatings derived from biowaste. The research is published in Scientific Reports. Titanium alloys are widely used in dental implants for their strength and […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/eco-friendly-coatings-boost-strength-and-biocompatibility-of-titanium-dental-implants/feed/ 0 Making the dental profession more sustainable https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/making-the-dental-profession-more-sustainable/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/making-the-dental-profession-more-sustainable/#respond Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:50:11 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=40423 As climate change continues to affect the environment, Dr Jasper Lee is dedicated to making the dental profession more sustainable. By Kerryn Ramsey As the effects of climate change become more obvious and frequent, industry sectors including the dental profession are moving to reduce their impact. Integrating sustainability into a dental practice is an effective […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/making-the-dental-profession-more-sustainable/feed/ 0 Dental insurance agency goes green https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-insurance-agency-goes-green/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-insurance-agency-goes-green/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 04:32:15 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=37071 Dental Protection has announced significant progress towards achieving net zero emissions in its operations by 2027. In its published 2023 annual report, the Medical Protection Society (MPS) sets out the progress it is making at both Medical Protection and Dental Protection towards achieving its goals to reduce its environmental impact. The 2023 annual report states […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-insurance-agency-goes-green/feed/ 0 Sustainable dental bibs https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/sustainable-dental-bibs/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/sustainable-dental-bibs/#respond Tue, 28 May 2024 23:36:19 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=36808 We are thrilled to introduce SustainaBib, your go-to destination for eco-friendly and sustainable dental bibs. Our mission is to revolutionize the dental industry by offering innovative alternatives to traditional bibs, reducing waste, and minimizing our ecological footprint. With a focus on sustainability and functionality, we aim to empower dental practices to make environmentally conscious choices […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/sustainable-dental-bibs/feed/ 0 FDI develops a massive open online course to address sustainability in dentistry https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-develops-a-massive-open-online-course-to-address-sustainability-in-dentistry/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-develops-a-massive-open-online-course-to-address-sustainability-in-dentistry/#respond Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:52:58 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=35258 Oral healthcare is essential for overall health, wellbeing and quality of life. However, while it plays a pivotal role in our general health, it also impacts the environment, contributing to CO2 emissions, single-use plastics, and waste generation. Now, more than ever, it is essential to deliver oral healthcare while ensuring it aligns with ethical and environmentally sustainable practices without […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-develops-a-massive-open-online-course-to-address-sustainability-in-dentistry/feed/ 0 Bupa and Cassava Bags Australia partner to reduce plastic waste https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/bupa-and-cassava-bags-australia-partner-to-reduce-plastic-waste/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/bupa-and-cassava-bags-australia-partner-to-reduce-plastic-waste/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:21:28 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=32943 Bupa has expanded its partnership with Cassava Bags Australia in a pilot that will see the health and care company start to move away from utilising a range of single-use plastics across its national network of dental practices, health insurance stores and corporate offices. As part of the initial pilot, Bupa will begin utilising products […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/bupa-and-cassava-bags-australia-partner-to-reduce-plastic-waste/feed/ 0 Practising green dentistry https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/practising-green-dentistry/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/practising-green-dentistry/#respond Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:32:39 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=29820 Green dentistry is more than a catchphrase. It’s about implementing sustainable practices to have a positive impact on the environment and your business. By Kerryn Ramsey With more people embracing sustainable alternatives across all aspects of their life, the opportunity to visit a green dentist greatly appeals. Practices that reduce their environmental impact by using […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/practising-green-dentistry/feed/ 0 Dental practice network commits to using less plastic https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-practice-network-commits-to-using-less-plastic/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-practice-network-commits-to-using-less-plastic/#respond Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:30:40 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=29133 In a move that is good for mouths and the environment, Bupa Dental Care will be moving away from using plastics across a range of common dental care products such as cups, tray covers, syringe sleeves, headrest covers, barrier film and X-ray sensor sleeves.  With dentists utilising an average of 20 grams of disposable plastic […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/dental-practice-network-commits-to-using-less-plastic/feed/ 0 Beaconsfield Dental is the green team https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/beaconsfield-is-the-green-team/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/beaconsfield-is-the-green-team/#respond Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:51:26 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=26960 A passionate commitment to sustainable practices has been no barrier to the success of Beaconsfield Dental. By Kerryn Ramsey Beaconsfield Dental is one of the greenest practices in Australia with sustainability at the centre of every aspect of the business. Owned by Dr Robert Panjkov and his practice manager wife, Lisa, they have won numerous […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/beaconsfield-is-the-green-team/feed/ 0 FDI launches toolkit on how to make dentistry more sustainable  https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-toolkit-on-how-to-make-dentistry-more-sustainable/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-toolkit-on-how-to-make-dentistry-more-sustainable/#respond Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:21:59 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=27405 FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has launched a Toolkit for Sustainable Dentistry, to help dental practices understand what actions they can take to ensure their work is environmentally sustainable.  By providing dentists and dental teams with the tools and strategies to implement greener practices, as well as track progress, FDI hopes to contribute to reducing the […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-toolkit-on-how-to-make-dentistry-more-sustainable/feed/ 0 Water fluoridation both prevents tooth decay and benefits environment https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/water-fluoridation-both-prevents-tooth-decay-and-benefits-environment/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/water-fluoridation-both-prevents-tooth-decay-and-benefits-environment/#respond Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:06:17 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=27140 UK researchers have demonstrated for the first time the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay.  Trinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London quantified the environmental impact of water fluoridation for an individual five-year-old child over a one-year period and compared this to the traditional use of fluoride […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/water-fluoridation-both-prevents-tooth-decay-and-benefits-environment/feed/ 0 FDI launches consensus statement on sustainable oral healthcare https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-consensus-statement-on-sustainable-oral-healthcare/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-consensus-statement-on-sustainable-oral-healthcare/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 23:31:49 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=25652 FDI World Dental Federation has recently launched its inaugural Consensus Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare, aimed at moving the oral healthcare sector towards more environmentally friendly practices that ultimately reduce the carbon footprint of the profession. The Consensus Statement was released at a special summit organised by FDI that brought together a diverse range of […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-consensus-statement-on-sustainable-oral-healthcare/feed/ 0 Australia becomes ratified party to Minamata Convention on Mercury https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australia-becomes-ratified-party-to-minamata-convention-on-mercury/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australia-becomes-ratified-party-to-minamata-convention-on-mercury/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 22:50:39 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=24841 In a landmark move last month, Australia deposited its Instrument of Ratification for the Minamata Convention on Mercury with the United Nations, officially making it a ratified party to the treaty which will come into force for Australia on 7 March 2022. This development follows the signing of the Convention in 2013 which set in […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australia-becomes-ratified-party-to-minamata-convention-on-mercury/feed/ 0 Waste management in dentistry https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/waste-management-in-dentistry/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/waste-management-in-dentistry/#respond Mon, 12 Jul 2021 01:15:01 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=22098 Australian dental professionals have a duty of care for the correct management of waste within their practice. So what lengths are clinics going to, to help reduce their carbon footprint? Tracey Porter reports Most dentists recognise that infection control and ecologically sustainable products do not always make the most convenient of bedfellows.  Despite this, the […]

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]]> https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/waste-management-in-dentistry/feed/ 0 FDI launches sustainability in dentistry initiative https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-sustainability-in-dentistry-initiative/ https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fdi-launches-sustainability-in-dentistry-initiative/#respond Mon, 10 May 2021 23:01:10 +0000 https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/?p=21613 FDI World Dental Federation recently launched a new Sustainability in Dentistry initiative, with commitments from four founding industry partners—Colgate, Dentsply-Sirona, GSK Consumer Healthcare, and TePe—to lead the charge on sustainability in dentistry. Over the next two years, FDI will work collaboratively with its partners and other key stakeholders to map out strategies and implement solutions to help […]

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