How Often Should an Amalgam Separator be Checked?

How Often Should an Amalgam Separator be Checked (1)

Amalgam separators are widely used in dentistry to collect and remove amalgam waste from dental wastewater. Amalgam waste is made up of tiny particles of silver, mercury, and other metals that are used in many common dental procedures such as fillings and crowns. If left untreated, this waste can be hazardous to the environment. Recommended…

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Extracted Teeth Disposal

Extracted Teeth Disposal

The disposal of extracted teeth with amalgam fillings is a complex process that must be done in accordance with state and local regulations. Rebec Environmental/Pristine Environmental offers an efficient solution for dental practices by providing three sizes of amalgam disposal buckets, along with free UPS pickup when the bucket is full. By using these services,…

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Amalgam Waste Guidelines

Rebec Amalgam Waste Guidelines

Amalgam Waste Guidelines (According to the Department of Ecology in the State of Washington) Dental amalgam, an alloy comprising mercury, silver, tin, copper, and other metals, often exceeds environmentally-safe mercury levels. Amalgam waste can contaminate chair-side traps, vacuum pump filters, septic systems, and may carry waste codes D009 (mercury) and D011 (silver). To recycle or…

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What Are The Dangers Of Mercury?

Mercury is one of the most toxic elements to our bodies and the environment.  Improper disposal of dental amalgam contributes to the mercury levels of our food , water and air supply affecting humans, animals , and plant life alike. Some of the dangers of mercury are as follows: peripheral neuropathy (presenting as paresthesia or…

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