Stewards of Good Health and a Healthy PlanetTM
Green Dentistry:

reduces waste and pollution
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saves water, energy and money
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incorporates high-tech
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is wellness based
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If every dentist installed a mercury waste amalgam separator, we would divert 3.7 tons of mercury-containing waste each year.
By converting to digital x-rays, a typical office can prevent disposal of at least 200 liters of toxic x-ray fixer and 17,200 lead foils in just five years.
Installing energy-efficient flourescent lighting saves 2645 kilowatts of electrical energy and reduces CO2 emissions by 1375 pounds per year in the average dental office.
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