IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-8-2-18201 Original Research Paper Assessment of attitude and implementation of eco-friendly dental office strategies among dental practitioners in a city practice area of South Indian state Kallakuri Dr. Vinnakota Narayana Rao Dr. Avinash Velamala Dr. February 2019 8 2 01 02 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