Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future

The climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide. While major industries and agriculture are the largest contributors to global climate change, ostensibly benign professions such as dentistry also play a role. The articles in this special collection of the CDA Journal explore the impact of climate change on dentistry and offer insights into how dental professionals can reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining safe high-quality care.