The Eastman Dental Podcast
S5 E1: Why we should all think about sustainability with Zahra Shehabi
May 6, 2024
Clinical Sustainability Fellow and Special Care consultant Zahra Shehabi discusses the importance of sustainability in dentistry. Topics include implementing eco-friendly practices, challenges in the transition to sustainability, impact of unsustainable practices on public health, and guidance on pursuing sustainability academically and in career aspirations.
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- Zahra Shehabi advocates for sustainability in dentistry by driving eco-friendly practices and reducing plastic use for a more sustainable future.
- She emphasizes the importance of embedding sustainability education in dental training programs to cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility and ethical patient care.
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Zara Shahabi's Unexpected Journey in Dentistry and Special Care
Zara Shahabi's career in dentistry took an unexpected turn when she applied on a friend's suggestion and found herself in a specialty training program for special care dentistry. Facing challenges due to the lack of development in the field, she became one of the first five trainees in the UK. Shahabi went on to carve her own path, advocate for vulnerable groups, and drive sustainability in dentistry. Her journey exemplifies resilience and innovation in creating a thriving special care dentistry team.
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