Carbon footprint of private dental laboratories in Egypt: A cross-sectional study

BDJ Open, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Abstract Background Climate change poses a serious threat to the planet, mainly driven by greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Dental laboratories contribute GHG emissions through staff travel, waste, energy and water consumption, procurement. Carbon footprinting is process of quantifying direct indirect associated with service. This study aimed assess Footprint (CFP) private dental in Egypt. Materials methods Data were collected from Cairo, Alexandria, Elbeheira, Egypt August 2024 interview questionnaires. A CFP calculator was used estimate carbon The data all summed divided determine average per laboratory prothesis/appliance, both without depreciation equipment. Results 21 collected. An worked 309 days around 7 persons makes 7119 prostheses/appliance year. 20,820 kg CO 2 e, equal 2.9 e prosthesis/appliance. largest contributor travel (43.6%), followed procurement (27.8%), consumption (25%), waste (3.3%), (0.1%). After including equipment, increased 7.7%. Conclusion Private produce significant amount Staff major emission because each hired several couriers deliver prostheses/appliances impressions. electricity significant, likely air conditioning ran throughout year cool machines down. Future studies are needed develop customized country-specific calculators accurately measure various settings. Preventing oral diseases, educating technicians on sustainable practices, optimizing public transportation, using bulk delivery services, shifting renewable energy, adopting circular economy essential mitigate laboratories.

Язык: Английский

Comparative Carbon Footprint Analysis of Semi-Digital and Fully Digital Implant-Supported Prosthesis Fabrication Processes

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Язык: Английский