The Dove Holistic Dental Centre prioritises sustainability, with on-site energy generation via 34 solar panels and eco-friendly materials and equipment. The dental practice is eco-friendly with a mantra that champions minimal harm, whether to teeth or the environment.
An analysis of energy costs has shown a 20 per cent reduction following the move to Dove Holistic Dental Centre, despite the practice being bigger with more surgeries and having more energy-intensive equipment. The practice generates £700 income in a year from solar panels.
The FDI is the principal representative body for more than one million dentists worldwide, and promoting environmental sustainability is one of its key objectives.
A growing number of patients are seeking eco-friendly healthcare with a significant proportion of millennials and Gen Z who feel sustainability is a priority for them. This is supported by a recent survey from Dove Holistic Dental Centre which revealed that 94 per cent of patients would recommend the practice based on its environmentally friendly approach.
The practice inspired the Greener Dentistry Global (GDG) sustainability hub and accreditation programme created by Davinder to help all dentists minimise their environmental impact.
Speaking about receiving the FDI Sustainability Award, Davinder said, “When my wife Subpreet and I set up the dental practice, we were driven to innovate ways in which we could improve the health of both patients and the environment. It means so much to us both to be honoured by the FDI and to see the Dove Holistic Dental Centre recognised on a global stage.
“Sustainable dentistry is a win-win-win. It's better for the planet, better for our patients, and better for our business.”
Davinder has donated the 1000 Swiss Francs prize money to the GDG reforestation programme. The programme supports the planting of fruit trees in poor areas of the world to help those communities generate a livelihood.