Susan Beck Director, The Eco-Dentistry Association™
Dental assistants and hygienists are often the decision-makers when it comes to purchasing certain dental supplies. Yet many don't realize the products they're choosing may be making them sick. Items such as instrument soaks, disinfectants, and office cleaners can be made of harsh chemicals that are toxic to breathe or touch, and also pollute our local water streams.
Almost every dental assistant and hygienist I talk to has a story. If it didn't happen to her or him, it was their co-worker: