Live Stream
Category 1: Sustainability in Dentistry
Monday, June 9, 2025
OSP is pleased to offer its members a free live stream Category 1 Course, Sustainability in Dentistry, on Monday, June 9 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDT.
This webinar is worth 3 Category 1 Credits.
Course Description
Anthropogenic climate change can no longer be denied; globally, healthcare contributes roughly 4.6% to total global greenhouse gas emissions annually. All sectors of society need to reevaluate their methods of operation to mitigate these emissions if we are to slow down global warming and the consequences thereof.
This presentation will offer suggestions as to how you can make your dental practice more sustainable. Topics discussed include: prevention, supply chain, transport, buildings and energy, drugs and devices, natural systems, food, and most importantly, leadership.
Learning Objectives
1) An understanding of the science with respect to climate change and the planetary boundaries.
2) An understanding of the significant role healthcare providers have with respect to carbon footprint.
3) An understanding of actions that can be taken in the dental office to mitigate environmental waste and carbon footprint.
Presenter: Dr. Laurie Houston
Dr. Laurie Houston graduated from the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry in 1985 and ran her own practice in Bracebridge until 2012. She is the past Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Working Group of the ODA and a past director on the board, and the founder of CanHelp Through HealthCare, a registered Canadian dental charity.
Dr. Houston is the dental lead for Partnerships for Environmental Action by Clinicians and Communities for Healthcare Facilities (PEACH). She has presented on the topic of sustainability in dentistry for the FDI Sustainability Summit, the Association of Dental Safety, the Pacific Dental Conference, both dental faculties in Ontario, Georgian College dental assisting students, Spectrum Edmonton and Toronto, Technorama, the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics, and multiple dental component societies in Ontario.
Dr. Houston has written articles on sustainability for Oral Health, the British Columbia Dental Association, Ontario Dentist, the American College of Dentists, and the Great Lakes Association of Orthodontics.
To Register
To register, login to your member profile. Only members in good standing will be able to register for this event.
Link to the live stream will be sent just prior to the live stream.
