At Crossbank Dental Care, we are passionate about making dentistry greener and more sustainable!
Check out this blog post for top tips on how we are working to keep your smile bright while caring for our planet.
Together, we can create a healthier future for everyone!
Reconsider sedation
We consider alternative methods: patient management first then sedation as a last resort.
Save energy
We use energy saving light bulbs and sensors.
We switch off equipment when not in use - this reduces cost and energy consumption.
Prevent
Promote healthy lifestyles and diet: we encourage a diet in locally sourced fruit and veg.
We empower patients to reduce the need of treatment: deliver preventative advice about oral health.
Communicate better
We offer advice over the telephone to avoid unnecessary travel.
We have gone paperless where possible: we sent reminders and treatment proposals via text or email where possible.
Prescribe less
We only prescribe where necessary and accurate.
Drugs have a considerable carbon footprint and repeat antibiotic use leads to resistance.
Procure mindfully
We purchase less and reuse where we can.
We bulk buy and consolidate labwork and deliveries.
We consider the manufacturing process when purchasing equipment.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
We reduce waste by using digital x-rays.
We segregate waste correctly to save on disposal costs and pollution from incineration.
We provide recycling bins.
Understand the facts
We are aware of legislation, re duty of care, and our responsibility to take a holistic approach to patient care.
We refer to guidelines and evidence based practice.
Adapt
We have introduced emergency resilience procedures, eg business continuity planning in case of flooding.
Drive less
We encourage our staff and patients to use public transport, carpool, cycle or walk.
We have adapted cycle friendly policies for staff and provide cycle racks on site.
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