“We have such a great environment; it is open and bright and I can tell they feel comfortable here immediately.”
Tara Kaur, DDS Tara Kaur’s Dental Team
a built-in water distiller to reduce the constant influx of plastic water jugs; digital X-rays to reduce radiation exposure by nearly 90 percent; elec- tronic dental records to reduce the use of paper; Energy Star appliances and electronics; and reusable stainless steel dental instruments. Wall paint contains no VOCs; the carpet, flooring and furniture are built from recy- cled materials; the reception desk is reclaimed natural wood; LED lighting is used exclusively; and an in-house washer and dryer facilitate cloth towels and washable patient napkins. TKDDS provides recycled toothbrush- es and biodegradable dental floss and offers a recycling program for tooth- brushes. In the future, TKDDS hopes to be as close to a zero-waste busi- ness as possible. Maintaining a practice that is in alignment with the staff’s core values and lifestyles is vital at TKDDS. “Every single decision that went into building
this business and its daily practice has an ecological focus to it,” states Kaur. She says her team works hard to find places where they can evolve and im- prove, be good stewards of the Earth
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and also run a successful business. “It is personal and professional and pres- ent in every facet of our lives. We are trying to reduce our carbon footprint and make conscious choices, not only for the health and wellness of our pa- tients, but also the environment and our community.”
Tara Kaur, DDS, is located at 7701 York Avenue South, Suite 140, Edina. For more information or to schedule an initial appointment, call 952-956- 6700 or visit
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