The first international reference to eco-friendly dentistry® was published in a University of Waterloo study by Dr. Ali Farahani and Mittale Suchak on April 3, 2007 [REF].
Green Dentistry has been defined by the Eco Dentistry Association as "a high-tech approach that reduces the environmental impact of dental practices and encompasses a service model for dentistry that supports and maintains wellness."[REF] .