Assessment of Dental Professional’s Knowledge and Attitude Towards Green Dentistry in Kottayam Kerala: A Cross-Sectional Investigation

Abstract

Green dentistry is a cutting-edge approach to dental care that uses the most recent methods and treatments to reduce waste, save energy, and lessen pollution while also being environmentally friendly and saving money and time.In, this study the objective was to assess dental professionals’ knowledge and attitudes toward green dentistry in Kottayam. Materials and Methods: The study was designed in a questionnaire format in online mode which was sent among practicing dentist in Kottayam district Kerala in which 250 dentists participated. The Questionnaire consists of questions based on Knowledge attitude and practice of green dentistry and a period of one week time was given to complete the survey. Results:While the majority of dentists understand the urgent need for environmentally friendly methods even in dental care, the state of current dentistry practices presents a slightly different picture. In their clinic, 65.6% and 68.4% of respondents utilize throwaway cups and drapes. On the other hand, 83.4% of dentists prefer digital radiographs to traditional ones. To reduce trash, 72.7% of people are also willing to utilize towel drapes and steel cups. In addition to being more cost-effective, green dentistry will save 63.5% of costs.Therefore, 92.5% would like to try out implementing these eco-friendly practices in their daily routine. Conclusion:Thus, the study concludes that green dentistry is a relatively new idea, dentists are aware of it, open to implementing it, and eager to do so in their daily work.