Ethical sourcing of dental instruments and materials.

Journal article

There is evidence that dental instruments and materials are being manufactured in the developing world under poor labour conditions. It is suggested that the level of awareness of the dental team with regard to this is raised and that a culture of greater inquiry into the sourcing of instruments and materials is developed.

Authors: Kelly, P; Bhutta, M

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: British dental journal
• Volume: 209
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 377-379
• Publication date: 2010-10-01
• DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2010.925
• EISSN: 1476-5373
• ISSN: 0007-0610
• Language: English
• Keywords: Ethics, Dental; Ethics, Business; Dental Instruments; Workplace; Humans; Social Responsibility; Great Britain; Employment; Developing Countries; European Union; Dental Materials; Outsourced Services; Practice Management, Dental