The deadly California wildfires serve as another stark reminder that the effects of climate change will continue to increase the prevalence of natural disasters across the country. Without taking action, as the BBC’s Matt McGrath points out, things will likely get worse: “Scientists say in a new study that climate change has boosted what they call these ‘whiplash’ conditions globally by 31-66% since the middle of the 20th Century.” The rise of sustainable dentistry can play an important role in reducing pollutants and emissions that fuel climate change. And mobile dentistry is a big part of that.
Mobile Dentistry Helps Fight Climate Change
Mobile dentistry is a more environmentally sustainable approach to dental care as it eliminates the need for patients to travel to a traditional dental office, thereby reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. Dentists on Demand pioneered a mobile dentistry solution that delivers oral care right to a company’s workforce. To learn more about how sustainable dentistry can contribute to ongoing efforts for curbing climate change, check out this in-depth article from our parent company, the Blende Dental Group.
Of course, as we explained in a May post on sustainable dentistry, not all mobile dentistry is created equal where pollution and emissions are concerned – choosing between onsite pop-ups or clinics on wheels is a choice between a green solution and a brown solution, to use the parlance of environmentalists. If sustainability is a concern, let’s just say that a fleet of commercial vans packed full of equipment being powered by gasoline or diesel motors isn’t doing the planet any favors.
Revisit that article today to discover how the onsite, portable pop-up model of Dentists on Demand can bolster your efforts to fight climate change. Then schedule a pop-up today or learn more about our services and our team.