Each of our patients is making a real difference
At ORA® you can indeed become part of the solution, rather than contributing to the problem. In addition to receiving exceptional, state-of-the-art care from consummate clinicians, each of your visits will not only benefit you, but also the community that you live in and will help protect our natural resources, the overall environment and reduce your carbon footprint.
Single Patient Visit at Typical Dental Office |
|
Single Patient Visit at ORA® |
46 |
Harmful pieces of non-degrading plastic used (containing PVC, DEHP, or BPA) entering |
0 |
Yes |
Toxic radiograph fixative and developing chemicals |
No |
~ 0.170mSv |
Radiation dosage |
90% less |
Yes |
Use of (PBTs) persistent bio-accumulative toxins i.e. lead, mercury |
No |
10 |
Pieces of non-recycled paper |
0 |
0 |
Office renewable green energy use (kWh) |
(21.52) |
27.7 |
Office non- renewable, “brown” fossil fuel energy |
0 |
14 |
Office water use (Gallons) |
10.6 |
37.2 |
Total carbon footprint –GHG emissions (pounds CO2)* |
.042 |
*Does not factor in “embedded energy” for life cycle of each item in table which includes the energy utilized, fossil fuel depletion, and resultant carbon footprint involved in procuring, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, and disposal of items.
Data compilation and sources include: Solid Waste Management and Greenhouse Gases, U.S. E.P.A.; Center For Sustainable Systems Factsheets, University of Michigan; Buildings Energy Data Book. U.S. Department of Energy; Free and Open Information For Your Own Carbon Footprint Model,Bluesky; Online Resource Library, Eco-Dentistry Association; The Carbon Footprint of Water, The River Network & Energy Foundation; Sustainable Design and Development Blog, ASLA; ORA®’s CSR Report - Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ORA® Studios LLC; Environmental Comparison of Paper and Plastic, Edwards & Parker – Intertek Expert Services; Patient Risk Related to Common Dental Radiographic Examinations, Ludlow, et al. JADA; Average Energy Consumption of Buildings, Energy Information Administration, ADA Survey of Dental Practices Data; American Dental Association.
