Table 1 The survey questions and response options

Please state the name of your institution and the country in which it is based

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Does your dental school currently teach ES in the undergraduate curriculum?

Multiple choice (single selection):

Yes, we have specific dedicated learning outcomes for ES

Yes, but we don't have specific learning outcomes for ES

Not yet but we have plans to do this soon

No

How do you currently (or plan to) teach ES? Please select the approach that best matches your existing practice

Multiple choice (single selection):

A standalone course for ES

A single or group of lectures at one point in the programme

ES forms part of our teaching in all years of our programme

Please detail the methods you use (or plan to use) to teach ES in non-clinical environments

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Please detail the methods you use (or plan to use) to teach ES in clinical environments

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What barriers do you face when planning to embed ES in your undergraduate curriculum?

Checkboxes (select all that apply)

Lack of knowledge/expertise to teach ES in dentistry

Time constraints/overloaded curriculum

Lack of practical guidance to support me

Limited learning resources for educators and students

Challenges in assessing ES concepts

Resistance from colleagues regarding the relevance of ES in dentistry

Limited evidence base for ES in dentistry

Conflict with regulations, policy and healthcare system

Do you face any additional barriers that are not listed in the previous question?

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Please list the drivers/facilitators that have supported your approach or plans to embed environmental sustainability in your undergraduate curriculum

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