'Eco-friendly' dentist to open in region
it seems everyone is jumping on the green bandwagon these days. A new dentist's office is opening in the area that is claiming to be "eco-friendly." Dr. Judy Yu will open the Pasadena office called Cosmetic Dental FX today.
You may ask what does this mean?
Changes include: becoming a mercury-free environment; installing a hydraulic-free, energy-efficient elevator; using recycled flooring and countertop materials; employing chemical-free steam-based sterilization; using computerized charting to reduce paper usage; and using recycled paper products only and eco-friendly cleaning products.
The office also has added energy star efficient lighting throughout office and in outdoor signage; is using digital imaging to reduce radiation; has used low VOC paint and flooring adhesive; added environmentally conscious computers and eco-friendly furniture and cabinetry.
The office will also seeks to offer a more "spa-like" atmosphere with music and flat screen tvs, coffee, Wi-Fi and concierge service.
But do you still get your free toothbrush?
Baltimore Sun file photo/Lloyd Fox
Comments
This is great news! As more and more young dentists open new practices we should start to see more environmental consciousness creep in to dental offices. As an owner of my own environmentally friendly dental specialty practice in downtown Baltimore I can attest to the many benefits of "going green". Our office is completely paper-less (except for receipts). Our digital radiography system eliminated all harmful developing chemicals and significantly reduces radiation exposure and all the lights in our office are CFL's. Dentists of all experience levels will soon realize not only the ecological but business related positives to being environmentally responsible. Oh yeah, and patient care improves as well!!
Posted by: Timothy L Skane, DDS | September 22, 2009 11:38 AM