ASDA encourages dental schools to incorporate programs and curricula that educate students on the impacts of climate change on oral health and the dental workforce.

ASDA encourages dental schools to incorporate programs and curricula that develop and implement sustainability-focused education and research including, but not limited to:

• Education on the procurement of environmentally responsible and ethically sources dental supplies.
• Minimally invasive dentistry practices that reduce material usage and environmental impact.
• Development of frameworks for sustainable water management in dental practices, including water-efficient equipment and processes.
• Education on the environmental impact of dental materials, with strategies to minimize their footprint, reduce pollution, and implement best practices for waste reduction and environmentally responsible disposal.
• Integration of environmentally-responsible technologies to support sustainable practices.

ASDA supports policies and practices that reduce the carbon footprint of dental care delivery.

ASDA commits to advocating for sustainable practices in dentistry at the institutional, local, and national levels alongside relevant stakeholders.

ASDA encourages dental practitioners and students to actively engage with and support surrounding communities disproportionately affected by environmental threats to promote climate resilience and health equity.