On Earth day – we had an informational table at the Earth Day In Atlantic Station event, where we showcased how 19th Street dental is earth and environmentally conscious.
Here is a sampling of what we do at 19th Street Dental to strive to be kind and respectful to the environment:
--We are a “chartless” office. We use Digital Patient Charting which eliminates the need of paper charts.
--We use Digital x-rays which use 85% less radiation than regular x-rays. Digital x-rays also eliminate paper, plastic and lead waste from discarding empty film packets and also eliminate the need for chemical solutions used for developing regular x-rays. Digital x-ray machines also use less electricity to operate than traditional x-ray units.
--We send patient reminders via Email and Text Messaging to reduce paper waste.
--We use the most efficient Steam Based Autoclave on the market to sterilize instruments, which uses only water to sterilize instead of harsh chemicals.
--We have scheduled to have an Amalgam Separator installed in our office which is a device that helps prevent amalgam particles (mercury etc.) from being discharged into the public sewer system.
--Any paper waste we do produce gets shredded and donated to local animal shelters.
Eco-Tip from 19th Street Dental: Turn off the faucet while you are brushing your teeth, it’ll save about 2 gallons of water per brushing session. You’ll save a few pennies off your water bill and lighten your footprint in the process!
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