{"id":3669,"date":"2010-04-03T12:13:14","date_gmt":"2010-04-03T17:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145696.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3669"},"modified":"2010-04-03T12:13:14","modified_gmt":"2010-04-03T17:13:14","slug":"green-hygiene-san-francisco-green-dentist-is-the-new-pioneer-in-green-dentistry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/feelgoodstyle.com\/articles\/green-hygiene-san-francisco-green-dentist-is-the-new-pioneer-in-green-dentistry\/","title":{"rendered":"San Francisco Green Dentistry &#8211; a New Pioneer in Green Hygiene"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\">[youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/8RLOUouzbYw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f&amp;border=1]<\/p>\n<h3>&#8220;Green dentistry is a whole-earth approach to tooth care that reduces the environmental impact of dentistry and creates a caring environment for clients.&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Green hygiene is a great topic we cover often here on Feelgood Style, from spas to natural cleaning, and home health remedies. Green oral hygiene is so important also. This is a new series I will start covering inspired by my recent cleaning at <a href=\"http:\/\/sfgreendentist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SF Green Dentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sfgreendentist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">SF Green Dentist<\/a> does so much more than just take hygiene to a new level, they are pioneering a new form of dentistry with their\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.usgbc.org\/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19\" target=\"_blank\">LEED certified<\/a> oral wellness center that is striving toward zero waste.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/sfgreendentist.com\" target=\"_blank\">Green Dentistry<\/a> team is committed to being green by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>creating an office that has been designed to maximize energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.<\/li>\n<li>using state-of-the-art dental technology to minimize toxic pollution and water waste.<\/li>\n<li>letting\u00a0their patients know they&#8217;re exposed to 90 percent less radiation.<\/li>\n<li>using digital imaging technology instead of x-rays for tooth imaging eliminating the need for toxic x-ray development chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>the use of steam-based, surgical-grade instrument sterilization, contains no harmful chemicals and reduces water use.<\/li>\n<li>installing a special water filtration system allows for the environmentally sound disposal of old mercury fillings, to prevent pollution of our local water ways.<\/li>\n<li>using only biodegradable sterilization solutions are used to clean examination areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Remarkable moments of my visit included cozy touches like warm herbal neck wraps, relaxing music, and comfortable furniture.<\/p>\n<p>Additional green dental office features include:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>* recycled sheet-rock and denim for acoustical insulation.<br \/>\n* panels made from recycled plastic.<br \/>\n* furniture from with eco-resins, bamboo and reclaimed vinyl.<br \/>\n* forest Stewardship Council certified wood used for cabinet laminates have no PVC or formaldehyde content and are chlorine-free.<br \/>\n* resilient PVC- and chlorine-free flooring.<br \/>\n* natural cooling HVAC system with zone controls provides independent temperature zones to maximize comfort and energy efficiency.<br \/>\n* fully equipped with energy conserving appliances.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[youtube=http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/8RLOUouzbYw&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;color1=0xcc2550&amp;color2=0xe87a9f&amp;border=1] &#8220;Green dentistry is a whole-earth approach to tooth care that reduces the environmental impact of dentistry and creates a caring environment for clients.&#8221; Green hygiene is a great topic we cover often here on Feelgood Style, from spas to natural cleaning, and home health remedies. Green oral hygiene is so important also. 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