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Top 3 Eco-Friendly Toothbrush Textiles to Try

March 31, 2016 By Sara Fossum

The plastic in your toothbrush can cause environmental harm! How to reduce the impact.

Each year, 4.7 billion toothbrushes end up in landfills. Because most toothbrushes are made of plastic, they never biodegrade. But what are you supposed to do? Keep the same toothbrush throughout your entire life? Or worse, skip on a new brush all together? Fortunately, there … [Read more...]

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5 Easy Ways for Dental Practices to Go Green Now

March 17, 2016 By Anna Keefe

Being an environmentally friendly business doesn’t have to be hard! Try these 5 simple steps.

When it comes to eco-friendly dentistry, it’s not easy being green. After all, installing solar panels at the office is not a one-and-done project. … [Read more...]

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Earth Day: Planet Friendlier Dental Health

April 22, 2014 By Jamie

It’s Earth Day and helping decrease your environmental impact touches every part of our lives. Reducing waste is not just about recycling, composting and turning down the thermostat. Being a steward to the environment can even involve your dental health. So, here are some tips … [Read more...]

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Recycling: Other Uses For Your Toothbrush

January 21, 2014 By Jamie

Looking for a way to be green? One of the simplest contributions you can make to help our planet is to reuse your old toothbrushes! Did you know over 50 million pounds of toothbrushes are dumped in landfills every year? We recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3 to 4 … [Read more...]

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