14 • March 2016 • UPBEAT TIMES, INC. WHAT IS ECO-DENTISTRY? By Dr. Yolanda Mangrum


Petaluma, CA. ~ Tere’s a lot of talk lately about “going green” or being an “eco-friend-


ly” business. Tankfully,


more nesses


busi- are


becoming


more envi- ronmentally conscious,


including dental practices. So, if you’re asking yourself, what exactly is “Green” or “Eco- Dentistry”, the facts are simple. “Green dentistry” is a high- tech approach that reduces the environmental impact of den- tal practices while supporting patients with health-centered care.


A lot of waste can be gener-


ated from a single patient. Eco- dentists use simple solutions such as choosing an eco-friend- ly disinfectant and line cleaner,


reducing waste by eliminating single-serving packaging, and switching to re-usable cloth in- fection control when possible. Traditional


dental offices use conven- tional vacuum systems that can use up to 57,000 gallons of water each year.


Eco-


dentists use high-tech effi- cient vacuums systems that use little or no water with the same results. Traditional


x-rays create trash and toxic chemical waste that are harmful to people and our environment. Digital dental x-rays expose patients


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wellness of their patients and the environmental impact of their dental practices. Practic-


to 70-90% less radiation expo- sure than traditional x-rays and have no toxic chemicals. Eco- dentists think about the overall


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ing as a “green” business goes beyond a recycling program. Eco-friendly businesses also implement protocols in areas of pollution pre- vention; energy conservation;


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joined 25 other states to create a state Earned Income Tax Credit which provides a new opportuni- ty for low-income working fami- lies in California to enjoy even more tax saving. Tis state tax credit allows a family with three or more dependents earning up to $13,870 and individuals earn- ing up to $6,580 to qualify for as much as $2,653 in additional credits.


Earning a tax refund


offers tax payers a wonderful op- portunity to build savings for fu- ture needs including emergency situations, college tuition, and home ownership.


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