DentisteALaval.com has implemented a number of green initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment. These include:
- Digital x-rays – this reduces radiation to our patients by 75 to 90%. It also means no developing chemicals, which are harmful to the environment.
- Digital charts –We limit the use of paper in our dental clinic, and limit printed material to patients who have access to computers.
- Steam-based instrument sterilization contains no harmful chemicals.
- Environmentally friendly disposal and recycling of mercury, which prevents pollution of our water system.
- High efficiency vacuum system reduces water usage throughout the practice by 80%.
- Energy efficient lighting
- Energy efficient appliances
- We clean our dental clinic using gentle and environmentally friendly cleaning products
- We recycle bottles, cans, papers, ink cartridges, pens, pencils, coffee capsules, shipping boxes and more.