Nitrous oxide used for sedating patients during dental appointments has a significant environmental impact, with wide variation in use and wastage across the UK, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.
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Call for dentists to reduce unnecessary nitrous oxide use
February 27, 2026
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