Do you know how to dispose of contaminated dental equipment? This could include an old amalgamator or a dental pump that has sat dormant in your practice’s storage. Maybe you have some forgotten collector cups and filters, tucked away...
Around one in every five people in the UK has an allergy.1 This could be a seasonal allergy, like hay fever, or a food allergy; peanuts are one of the more common food allergies that come to mind. It’s...
A dental practice needs to follow strict rules and guidelines around the storage and waste of various products and materials. Gypsum is no different. It is a key tool when producing three-dimensional models for treatment planning in orthodontic, restorative...
The concept of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” can be employed in dental practices as a way of boosting sustainability. Step one is about decreasing the amount of waste that is generated in the first place. This might involve replacing single-use...
Did you know that marine plant life generates 70% of the oxygen we breathe?1 Ocean life is one of our most important ecosystems – keeping the oceans clean helps support those ecosystems. Yet humans continue to destroy them with...
The use of amalgam, which is a mixture of metals including mercury, in dentistry is still widely debated. However, many dental practices still employ amalgam if it is clinically indicated. Even if some dentists do not personally use the...
A dental practice will naturally generate many different types of waste throughout the day. In order to remain compliant, protect people and safeguard the planet, correct waste disposal is paramount. As such, it’s time to go back to basics...
With litigation being a top concern for the vast majority of dental professionals[1], ensuring that records are watertight continues to be a top priority. But is your practice still using paper for certain records when it could go digital?...