The impact of teledentistry on travel distance and carbon emissions at a children’s hospital
Monday, February 03, 2025 11:28 AM
Health care emissions account for approximately 8.5% of total US domestic greenhouse gas emissions. Staff member and patient travel is the largest contributor to dental office–related emissions, and this number has been increasing. One approach to reduce such emissions is to use telehealth instead of in-person office visits. Read more.