Is San Diego Looking for a Green Cosmetic Dentist?

Advanced Dental Products & High-tech Dentistry doesn’t have to mean bad for the planet... Actually, high-tech dentistry often corresponds with green dentistry.

The use of these ever evolving technologies is one of the most effective ways a cosmetic dental practice can lighten their environmental impact & attract those patients that are looking to lighten their own impacts.

Whether through reduction of waste, energy savings or simply by promoting an eco-friendly wellness model of care, all of the product categories mentioned below are qualified as “green” and currently utilized by Dr. Paul Coleman & the Coleman Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. If you're looking for a "Green" Cosmetic Dentist in San Diego, look no further than The Coleman Center. Stay Healthy San Diego!

Digital Radiography
By eliminating both the chemical and packaging waste of film x-rays and making the images electronically reproducible and portable, digital radiography is a cornerstone of any green practice. Additionally, the systems lower patients’ exposure to radiation, making them appealing to wellness-minded patients as well.

Lasers
Another technology that appeals to patients looking for the wellness model of care, lasers offer the less-invasive and early treatment options those patients seek out.

Diagnostics
High-tech diagnostics, such as laser caries detection and oral cancer screening systems, also appeal to patients seeking eco-friendly care. The systems that do not require disposable components have the added benefit of reducing the waste associated with some of these technologies.

LED Technologies
The same eco-friendly benefits of the LED operatory lights can be had by switching to curing lights or loupe lights that take advantage of LED technologies.

Practice Management Software
A paperless practice produces far less waste and uses fewer supplies, and the first step to getting there is converting to a practice management software with all-digital patient charts. The green benefits of digital patient records turn monetary through savings in duplication and postage whenever a record needs to be shared with a colleague or insurance company.

Digital Patient Communications
Using e-mail, text messages and other digital technologies to communicate with your patients is another easy way to go green. These systems often can be automated to save staff time, and they reduce paper use, save on postage and even reduce your environmental footprint by eliminating trips to the post office to send out reminder cards.

Steam Sterilizers
Using steam rather than a chemical system to sterilize instruments is another way going green can save you green. These systems cut costs and environmental impacts associated with chemical supply disposal and offer the added benefit of improving the air quality in your practice.

Digital Impressions
These technologies reduce a practice’s footprint by cutting both the number of patient visits and courier trips between the practice and the dental lab. They also can cut the use of and waste associated with impression materials, trays and other supplies.

Green Practices
Be sure to turn off machines and equipment that are not currently being used and unplug them at night or whenever the practice is not open. This simple step can reduce energy consumption and thus lower your practice’s electric bills.

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Dr. Paul Coleman and his team at The Coleman Center for Cosemetic Dentistry, located at 12324 Oak Knoll Rd. Poway, CA 92064, have been proudly serving the Dental, Cosmetic Dentistry & Neuromuscular Dentistry needs of San Deigo for over 20 Years. Contact us today to setup your Free Dental Consultation & get the Smile You Deserve.