It's So Easy Being Green

As some of you may know, our office is working on becoming GreenDOC certified through the Eco Dentistry Association. Having a positive impact on our environment is very important to our office, and we are continually finding ways to reduce waste or find greener products.

For example, we reduce waste in the following ways:

• Stainless steel suction tips that can be sterilized instead of plastic disposable ones
• Reusable cloth sterilization pouches
• Headrest covers and bibs that we wash and sanitize on site
• Electronic "paperwork" to reduce paper waste
• Electronic insurance filing to reduce mailing

We are green by reducing our use of toxic chemicals:

• We clean our dental lines using naturally-occurring enzymes
• We have digital x-rays so we have no need for toxic developers
• We use "green" sanitizing wipes

We encourage our patients to be green dentally in these ways:

• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth
• Provide us with your email address so we can email you appointment reminders and statements
• Make appointments for your family on the same day to save gas
• Use Preserve recycled toothbrushes

Thanks for helping us take care of our planet!