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A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Right Amalgam Collector for Your Dental Practice
Are you a dentist or dental practice owner looking for the right amalgam collector? With so many options available in the market, it can be overwhelming to make the best choice for your dental practice. That’s why we’re here to help. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the key factors to consider…
Read MoreWhy Dental Evacuation Line Cleaner is Essential for Maintaining a Sterile Dental Environment
Maintaining a sterile dental environment is of utmost importance in any dental practice. With the constant flow of patients and the use of various instruments, it is crucial to ensure that all surfaces and equipment are properly cleaned and disinfected. One vital component of this process is dental evacuation line cleaner like VacuBlu. This specially…
Read MoreHow Often Should an Amalgam Separator be Checked?
Amalgam separators are widely used in dentistry to collect and remove amalgam waste from dental wastewater. Amalgam waste is made up of tiny particles of silver, mercury, and other metals that are used in many common dental procedures such as fillings and crowns. If left untreated, this waste can be hazardous to the environment. Recommended…
Read MoreExtracted Teeth Disposal
The disposal of extracted teeth with amalgam fillings is a complex process that must be done in accordance with state and local regulations. Rebec Environmental/Pristine Environmental offers an efficient solution for dental practices by providing three sizes of amalgam disposal buckets, along with free UPS pickup when the bucket is full. By using these services,…
Read MoreAmalgam Waste Guidelines
Amalgam Waste Guidelines (According to the Department of Ecology in the State of Washington) Dental amalgam, an alloy comprising mercury, silver, tin, copper, and other metals, often exceeds environmentally-safe mercury levels. Amalgam waste can contaminate chair-side traps, vacuum pump filters, septic systems, and may carry waste codes D009 (mercury) and D011 (silver). To recycle or…
Read MoreWhat Are The Dangers Of Mercury?
Mercury is one of the most toxic elements to our bodies and the environment. Improper disposal of dental amalgam contributes to the mercury levels of our food , water and air supply affecting humans, animals , and plant life alike. Some of the dangers of mercury are as follows: peripheral neuropathy (presenting as paresthesia or…
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