Virtual conferences: results of an international survey on radiologist preferences and perspectives

D’Anna, Gennaro; Ugga, Lorenzo; Cuocolo, Renato; Chen, Melissa Mei; Shatzkes, Deborah R.; Tali, E. Turgut; Patel, Amy; Kotsenas, Amy L.; Goethem, Johan Van; Garg, Tushar; Hirsch, Joshua A; Martí‐Bonmatí, Luis; Gaillard, Frank; Ranschaert, Erik

doi:10.1007/s00330-022-08903-3

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“…Care must also be taken that the virtual appointment is not used in a manner that could affect the quality of diagnosis or communication. Digital platforms used to deliver courses and conferences may improve access, reduce costs (D’Anna et al, 2022) and travel-related emissions. Websites and social media can be used to communicate information about changes to services and raise awareness about NHS net-zero goals to educate and empower patients and staff to take a more active role in reducing their carbon footprint.…”

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Sustainability in orthodontics: Challenges and opportunities for improving our environmental impact

2023

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Objective: To highlight the potential environmental impact of different aspects of orthodontic care in the United Kingdom, outline the major barriers and challenges to reducing this impact, and summarise the possible action that could help the orthodontic community to tackle the climate change crisis. Impact: Travel, procurement and supply, material use, waste management, energy use and water consumption within dentistry have a considerable effect on the environment. There are, however, marked knowledge gaps pertaining to the impact of orthodontic treatment. Challenges: The lack of awareness of the NHS contribution to the carbon footprint and net-zero goals among healthcare workers, the NHS backlogs and budget cuts, and cross-infection control requirements particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic are some of the many challenges to making healthcare delivery more sustainable. Opportunities: By considering the triple bottom line (social, environmental and economic), incorporating the four Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink), taking practical action, including steps to educate ourselves and the wider team, and to promote research on environmental sustainability, we can get one step closer to reaching the NHS net-zero goals. Conclusion: Climate change is a global health threat with multiple contributors associated with orthodontic treatment delivery, which can be tackled on an individual, organisational and system level.

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