Dr. Natalie Peterson follows green office practices where ever she can.

Amalgam Separators

Amalgam separators are devices designed to remove amalgam waste particles from dental office wastewater and allow environmentally sound disposal of old silver fillings. The placement and removal of dental amalgam restorations generates amalgam waste particles that can be suctioned into the dental unit vacuum line and discharged into the public sewer system.

Digital X-Ray

Digital x-rays eliminate old fashioned dark room chemicals, which need to be disposed of as hazardous waste. They also eliminate film waste, including the foils in the film packets which would have to be sent to special processing companies that eliminate lead waste.

Green Light Bulbs

"Going green" is all the rage, and we are doing our part by switching to energy-efficient light bulbs. Compact fluorescent light bulbs save electricity and save the environment, too.

Green Tooth Brushes

We are phasing new green toothbrushes into the practice.

Preserve Toothbrushes:

Also known as "the toothbrush made from yogurt cups," the Preserve Toothbrush was designed by dentists and engineers to be an innovation in both oral care and eco-friendliness.

The dentist-recommended 45° curved handle and soft bristles guarantee a thorough and even cleaning of your teeth. Available in seven vivid colors, the handle is made from recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm® yogurt cups, meaning that fewer natural resources are used to get your teeth sparkling. Combine that with the Preserve's stylish design and reusable travel case and you're not only living green, you're living happy.

When it is time to replace your toothbrush (dentists recommend switching it every three months) send the toothbrush and case back to Preserve using Preserve's postage-paid label to be re-processed into plastic lumber for picnic tables, boardwalks and decks.

Features:

• Handle is made from 100% recycled plastic, including Stonyfield Farm® yogurt cups
• Curved, easy to grip handle makes it easy to reach every part of your teeth and gums
• Soft, virgin nylon bristles placed in a tri-level configuration with softer outer rows to protect your gums and tooth enamel
• Available in Medium, Soft, and Ultrasoft

	Toothbrush Trade-ins Many people don't recycle the toothbrushes we give out. From now on when you want a new toothbrush you need to bring in your old Preserve toothbrush. We will take care of recycling it for you as it is a #5 plastic and give you a new one to keep up your smile with.

Technology

We use state-of-the-art dental technology to minimize toxic pollution and water waste.

Steam Cleaning of Tools

Use of steam-based, surgical-grade instrument sterilization, contains no harmful chemicals and reduces water use.

VistaPure and VistaClear Systems

VistaPure and VistaClear system eliminates the need for bottled water delivered to the office to operate the equipment, we are able to produce our own without using petro-chemicals to manufacture the bottles.

Recycling

Reduce, reuse and recycle is our motto.