Green Dentistry Quiz

What are the key concepts of a green dental practice?

• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink

• Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Replenish

• Reduce, Recycle, Reuse, Recharge

• Reduce, Recycle, Refurbish, Replenish

How can electricity consumption be reduced in a dental office?

• Using high-energy consuming appliances

• Leaving lights and computers on standby

• Using disposable lighting sources

• Using energy efficient lighting sources like LED lights

What is the strategy that encourages finding a new purpose for an item to extend its life?

• Reduce

• Rethink

• Recycle

• Reuse

Which material can be recycled easily from spent fixer used in developing traditional films?

• Plastic

• Aluminum

• Lead

• Silver

What is considered as states of mind in green dentistry?

• Environmentalism and sustainability

• Efficiency and productivity

• Innovation and technology

• Quality and precision

What is the main environmental danger associated with conventional film X-rays in dentistry?

• Aluminum

• Lead

• Silver

• Plastic

Which natural agent is extracted from citrus fruits and has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-microbial effects?

• Hesperidin

• Selenium

• Chitosan

• Lemongrass and Mint

What is the action of Proanthocyanidin (PA) in dentin bonding?

• Antibacterial effects

• Collagen cross-linking and protease inhibitory effects

• Antioxidant effects

• Anti-inflammatory effects

What is the main advantage of using plant extracts for the synthesis of nanoparticles?

• Quick and Simple

• Expensive and Complex

• Toxic and Harmful

• Slow and Difficult

What is the strategy to stop pollution caused by X-ray waste in dentistry?

• Dispose of waste lead in regular trash

• Increase the use of conventional film X-rays

• Switch to digital imaging

• Use more toxic chemicals in the X-ray process