Green Is In

Global warming seems to be at the top of everyone’s minds. Many people have set forth new efforts in living a greener lifestyle, and I am no exception. I am very environmentally conscious of my impact on this world. At home, I am the Green Queen and my habits are now transpiring to my kids. They think twice before throwing anything away and are turning off lights and computers when they are not in the room.

This consciousness has been brought to my practice and is catching on to others in my industry. We are going above and beyond recycling and energy conservation!

Here are some ways we at Proud Smiles reduce waste and pollution:

• Use digital imaging. This reduces the radiation we emit and the chemicals we would use to develop X-rays and the putty of impressions.
• Recycle the metals we remove from patients mouths so they don’t pollute the city water system.
• Use hospital grade, reusable sterilization items to reduce the amount of paper and plastic we throw away.
• Support our suppliers in reducing packaging.
• Order supplies only monthly to minimize our shipping carbon footprint.
• Recycle old equipment.
• Use nontoxic, biodegradable disinfectants and cleaners.
• Clean our water lines regularly with biodegradable enzymatic cleaners that are environmentally kind.
• Use the computer extensively for our medical records to reduce paper.
• Use email for reminders and billing.

Please give us feedback and support our efforts as we at Proud Smiles Dental continue to pursue and implement environmentally friendly measures.