OTS - FDI World Dental Federation's virtual summit on world environment day to highlight sustainable dental practices for a greener future
2023. May 15. 10:17
Geneva, Switzerland, 15 May, 2023 (APA/OTS) - FDI World Dental
Federation (FDI) today announces its highly anticipated virtual
Summit on Sustainability in Dentistry
(https://pagemedical.eventsair.com/fdi23/fdi-dp/Site/Register),
taking place on World Environment Day, 5 June.
Following the tremendous success of its Sustainability in
Dentistry initiative over the past two years, FDI is proud to host
this virtual summit as part of the project's second phase. The
summit promises to deliver captivating case studies, innovative
ideas, and research projects, all dedicated to reducing the
environmental impact of dentistry. Attendees can also look forward
to a virtual display of poster abstracts and a bursary fund
designed specifically for participants from low-income countries.
"The strides we have made through this initiative are truly
commendable, particularly the development of the Consensus
Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare,"
(https://fdiworlddental.org/sustainability-consensus-statement)
stated Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya, FDI President. "I am excited to
continue our journey towards sustainability to ensure a healthy
future for our patients, our profession and our planet."
Since its launch in 2021, the project has successfully united
key stakeholders, all dedicated to the shared goal of implementing
sustainable solutions for a greener future and improving the
environmental impact of dentistry. This includes leading figures
from industry, health professionals, academic experts, legislative
authorities and dental associations. This initiative has already
gained significant momentum, to date 265 dental practices have
shown their commitment to sustainable practices through registering
for the Sustainability toolkit
(https://sustainability-platform.fdiworlddental.org/#) and 125
stakeholders from the oral healthcare supply chain have signed the
Pledge for Sustainable Dentistry
(https://fdiworlddental.org/pledge-sustainable-dentistry).
In the new project phase, supported by Dentsply Sirona, Haleon,
Sunstar, Colgate, and SDI Limited, dental professionals will gain
access to valuable educational tools and resources to make a
positive impact on the environment and society.
"As a founding member of the Sustainability in Dentistry
partnership with FDI, Dentsply Sirona leverages its knowledge and
resources to advance sustainability in the dental industry. By
reducing its environmental impact and creating valuable resources
for dental professionals, Dentsply Sirona is committed to a
brighter future through its BEYOND sustainability strategy,"
explained Erania Brackett, SVP, Customer Experience & Orthodontic
Aligner Solutions, and Head of Sustainability at Dentsply Sirona.
"The Consensus Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Oral
Healthcare
(https://fdiworlddental.org/sustainability-consensus-statement)
provides the clarity needed to allow us all to move forward with
purpose and conviction. Haleon is proud to be part of the
Sustainability Summit where we can all learn, share and make
positive practical steps to change the industry for the better,"
reaffirmed Gareth Rudduck, Head of Conscious Consumption for Oral
Health at Haleon.
"Sunstar is fully committed to ESG management to contribute to
the well-being of people around the world and the earth's
sustainability, so we're thrilled to join FDI's initiative and work
collectively to build a greener future for dentistry," expressed
Christine Truillet, Executive Officer, Global Marketing, Oral Care
Category at Sunstar.
Join us on 5 June at the Sustainability in Dentistry Summit and
be part of our commitment to improve the environmental impact of
the dental profession on the planet. Register here
(https://pagemedical.eventsair.com/fdi23/fdi-dp/Site/Register).
Picture is available at AP Images (http://www.apimages.com)
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Media contact
Charanjit Jagait, FDI Communications & Advocacy Director
cjagait@fdiworlddental.org | Tel.: +41 797967613
About FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal
representative body for over one million dentists worldwide. Its
membership includes some 200 national dental associations and
specialist groups in over 130 countries. FDI has the vision of
leading the world to optimal oral health.
https://www.fdiworlddental.org/
Learn more about the Sustainability in Dentistry project
The project is supported by founding partners: Haleon and
Dentsply Sirona; partners: Sunstar; and supporters: Colgate, SDI
Limited. www.fdiworlddental.org/sustainability-dentistry
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