Sustainability
How Dentaltrak is leading the way for sustainable dentistry
Dentistry is a vital service designed for the health and well-being of millions of people around the world. However, it also has a significant environmental impact, from the use of energy and water, to the generation of waste and emissions. According to the FDI World Dental Federation, dentistry accounts for about 3% of the total healthcare carbon footprint.
That is why Dentaltrak, a company that provides a cloud-based software as a service (SAAS) product for dental procurement, is committed to making dentistry more sustainable. Dentaltrak helps dental practices reduce their environmental impact by optimising their inventory management, streamlining their ordering process, and minimising their waste generation. Dentaltrak also supports dental practices in implementing sustainable actions, such as using more eco-friendly products, improving their energy efficiency, and enhancing their green space.
One of the key features of Dentaltrak is its inventory management system, which allows dental practices to track their stock levels, expiration dates, and usage patterns of their dental supplies. This helps them avoid overstocking, understocking, or wasting products that are expired or
unused. Dentaltrak also provides data and analytics on the environmental impact of each product, such as its carbon footprint, water footprint, and toxicity. This enables dental practices to make informed decisions and choose products that are more environmentally friendly.
Another feature of Dentaltrak is its ordering process, which simplifies and automates the procurement of dental supplies. Dentaltrak connects dental practices with a network of suppliers that offer high-quality and sustainable products at competitive prices. Dentaltrak also allows dental practices to place orders online, reducing the need for paper invoices, receipts, and catalogs. Dentaltrak also offers free shipping and returns, as well as bulk discounts, to encourage dental practices to order in larger quantities and less frequently, thus reducing the transportation and packaging costs and emissions.
A third feature of Dentaltrak is its waste reduction system, which helps dental practices minimise their waste generation and disposal. Dentaltrak provides guidance and resources on how to segregate, recycle, and dispose of different types of dental waste, such as amalgam, sharps, plastics, and metals. Dentaltrak also partners with certified waste management companies that ensure the safe and responsible handling of dental waste. Dentaltrak also promotes the use of reusable or biodegradable products, such as cups, gloves, and masks, to reduce the amount of single-use items that end up in landfills or oceans.
In addition to its core features, Dentaltrak also supports dental practices in implementing sustainable actions that go beyond their procurement and waste management. Dentaltrak provides a sustainability toolkit that contains tips and best practices on how to improve the energy efficiency, water conservation, and biodiversity of the dental practice. For example, Dentaltrak suggests using LED lights, solar panels, and motion sensors to reduce the electricity consumption, installing low-flow faucets, dual-flush toilets, and rain barrels to save water, and planting trees, flowers, and herbs to create a green space. Dentaltrak also encourages dental practices to measure and monitor their sustainability performance and to share their achievements and challenges with other dental professionals.
Dentaltrak is a company that is leading the way for sustainable dentistry by providing a SAAS product that helps dental practices reduce their environmental impact. Dentaltrak offers a comprehensive solution that covers inventory management, ordering process, waste reduction, and sustainable actions. Dentaltrak aims to make dentistry more sustainable, not only for the benefit of the environment, but also for the benefit of the dental profession and the patients they serve. Dentaltrak believes that sustainable dentistry is not only possible, but also necessary, for the future of oral health care.
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