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HighlightsPolymer nano- and microsize particles in operatory air and wastewater rise during intraoral polymer devices fabrication and processing, though estimates vary widely.Intraoral polymer devices…
This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats: reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…
Greener Smiles with Digital Scanning: Transforming orthodontic care with intraoral scanning for a sustainable future.Project completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team…
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable slide sheets in a hospotal. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This report forms part of a larger…
Case study on the impact of Revolution-ZERO, who aim to displace single use medical textiles by designing and delivering reusable, compliant, and traceable solutions that reduce waste, lower…
This review highlights critical knowledge gaps about polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics. The variability of study designs limited the feasibility of meta-analysis. Current evidence…
SusQI project completed by the Dentistry team as part of The North East London Health & Care Partnership Green Team Competition, 2023.
Summary:
Video and telephone consultations were…
Published date
November 2023
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Zahra Shehabi, Consultant in Special Care Dentistry and Alessandra Booth, DCT2 in Dental Public Health
SusQI project completed by the Dentistry team as part of The North East London Health & Care Partnership Green Team Competition, 2023.
Summary:
The acquisition of manual dexterity and…
Published date
November 2023
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Zahra Shehabi (Consultant in special care dentistry), Alessandra Booth (dental care trainee & academic fellow), Giulia Pintaritsch (4th year denatl student)
Opinion piece on what ambulance based paramedic's could do to help demonstrate what we are already doing and what more we need to do to help reach net zero.
Would love to here the views of others…
