East Street Dental Practice.

office (+44) 01258 452522


Environmental Statement

We try to consider the environmental impact of our activities balanced against the need to do our job correctly.

We worry about

  • our need to minimise cross infection means we use various single use products.

  • soiled dressings are disposed of through a contract with SRCL. These are often incinerated.

  • mercury in amalgam fillings, but still use such as it is so durable.

  • the poor provision of public transport in North Dorset meaning we are dependent on cars.

We are better because

  • we use a digital XRAY system whereby we don't create liquid waste of developer & fixer chemicals

  • we are trying to use email & text messages more, thereby reducing paper usage.

  • we recycle our shredded paper waste.

  • we use products that can be recycled where a choice exists.

  • we use low energy LED lights whenever we can.

  • we monitor our energy usage and look for ways to use less. Sadly our period building was built in a time before energy efficiency.

  • we discuss green issues in our monthly staff meetings.

  • each team member is encouraged to switch unused equipment off.

  • team members are encouraged to wear warm clothes in the winter to save over-heating the building..

If you can think of any aspect of our business that we can make more environmentally friendly do let us know.