Course Description
Anthropogenic climate change can no longer be denied; globally, healthcare contributes roughly 4.6% to total global greenhouse gas emissions annually. All sectors of society need to re-evaluate their methods of operation to mitigate these emissions if we are to slow down global warming and the consequences thereof. This presentation will offer suggestions as to how you can make your dental practice more sustainable, broken down into prevention, supply chain, transport, buildings and energy, drugs and devices, natural systems, food, and most importantly, leadership.
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Upon completing this course:
- An understanding of the science with respect to climate change and the planetary boundaries.
- An understanding of the significant role healthcare providers with respect to carbon footprint.
- An understanding of actions that can be taken in the dental office to mitigate environmental waste and carbon footprint.
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Please arrive within 30 minutes before the course start time to sign in.
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Cancellations made more than 10 calendar days before the course start date will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 10 calendar days of the course start date.
Refunds will not be issued for registrants who do not attend, regardless of reason for absence.
Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual.
To cancel your registration, please follow the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically upon cancellation. Please allow 3-5 business days for the transaction to be completed.
Continuing Dental Education (University of Toronto) reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In the event of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued, and registrants will be notified promptly. We are not liable for any associated losses, damages, or expenses, including travel and accommodations.
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After completing this course, a certificate of completion that indicates the number of Continuing Education (CE) points earned will be sent to you within 7-10 days by email.
Speaker
Dr. Laurie Houston graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1985 and ran her own practice in Bracebridge until 2012. She is the past Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Working Group of the ODA and a Director on the Board. Dr. Houston is the dental lead for Partnerships for Environmental Action by Clinicians and Communities for Healthcare Facilities www.peachhealthontario.com. She has presented on the topic of sustainability in dentistry for the FDI Sustainability Summit (May 2024), the Association of Dental Safety (ADS) (May 2024), the Pacific Dental Conference (March 2024), both dental faculties in Ontario (2023 and 2024), Georgian College dental assisting students (Sept 2024), Spectrum Edmonton and Toronto (May 2024 and Oct 2024), Technorama (April 2024), the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics (2024), and multiple dental component societies in Ontario. Laurie has written articles on sustainability for Oral Health, the British Columbia Dental Association, Ontario Dentist, the American College of Dentists, and the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics. She is the founder of CanHelp Through HealthCare, a registered Canadian dental charity.