We know that you pride yourself on using the best materials and working with quality team members, and we know how high overhead in a dental office can be.
That’s why we commissioned a nationally recognized consulting firm, Natural Logic, to analyze the impact on the bottom line of implementing eco-friendly innovations.
Contrary to the perception that eco-friendly methods cost more, we now know that:
Going Green, Saves Green!
Enjoy nearly $50,000 every year in savings and return on your investment by following the recommendations outlined in the report Go Green, Save Green!
These environmentally friendly business decisions are surprisingly simple, especially with the tools provided by the Eco-Dentistry Association®. See the examples below, and download the full study for all the details.
A few examples of how going green boosts your bottom line:
Switch to: |
Annual return: |
Environmental impact: |
Reusable cups instead of paper cups |
$178 |
Significant landfill diversion |
Cloth operatory and sterilization methods instead of disposables |
$2,337 |
Significant landfill diversion |
Reusable metal instead of plastic suction tips |
$170 |
Significant landfill diversion |
Tooth-colored instead of silver amalgam restorations |
$37,000 |
Reduction of mercury and other heavy metals into water system |
Digital billing, charting, and x-rays |
$8,769 |
Positive climate change effect, fewer trees needed for paper, improvement in water systems and landfills by eliminating toxic x-ray development chemicals and lead foils |
Energy-efficient light bulbs and motion sensors |
$601 |
Reduction in greenhouse gases which lead to climate change; landfill diversion |