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British Dental Journal volume 236, page 890 (2024)Cite this article

A life cycle analysis of the environmental impact of procurement, waste and water in the dental practice. Br Dent J 2024; 236: 545-551. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7239-5

This paper aims to identify changes dental practices can make that will be most effective in reducing their carbon footprint at a ‘micro' level. It is part of a series of studies, with the emphasis in this paper being on procurement, waste and water.

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  1. Paediatric Dentistry, UCL Eastman Dental Institute, London, UK

    Paul F. Ashley

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Ashley, P. Expert view: Paul F. Ashley. Br Dent J 236, 890 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-024-7538-x

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