IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Praneetha Kallakuri; Boppana Naveen Kumar; Vinnakota Narayana Rao; Yeluripati Sai Nirupama; Avinash Velamala; Th.Ushakiran

Volume : VIII, Issue : II, February - 2019

Assessment of attitude and implementation of eco-friendly dental office strategies among dental practitioners in a city practice area of South Indian state

Praneetha Kallakuri, Boppana Naveen Kumar, Vinnakota Narayana Rao, Yeluripati Sai Nirupama, Avinash Velamala, Th. Ushakiran

Abstract :

Aim: To assess the attitude and implementation of eco–friendly dental office strategies among dental practitioners in Rajahmundry city.

Methodology: A cross–sectional study was conducted over a period of 2 months from September to November 2017 among registered dental practitioners of Rajahmundry city. A pre tested, pre designed questionnaire was used and collected after one day so that sufficient time will be provided for practitioners to answer it.

Results: 90% of practitioners agreed that green practices can play a role in environment and 80% practitioners agreed that green practices has many long term benefits of which both were found to be statistically significant.63.3% of practitioners found that green dentistry can be compatible with previous standard and new features to be influential.

Conclusion: Current study suggests that implementation strategies of eco–friendly dental practices among the dental practitioners of Rajahmundry is not adequate