How does Irvine Orthodontics "Go Green"?

We, at Irvine Orthodontics, have been making strides in "Going Green" for over 6 years, and have offered digital X-rays and photos since then. This year we are encouraging our patients to view their digital records through our website versus printing them on paper. We began scanning our records and charts over 2 years ago and are now all digital and chartless. Also, through our website, our patients have the option of making payments online. Two years ago we switched to automatic payments versus sending out statements. We also encourage our staff to sign up for automatic deposit versus paper checks and we try to make many of our office payments online.

Our office has been using non-toxic cleaning supplies for many years. We wash all uniform jackets and towels with environmentally friendly detergent. We recycle printed paper as scratch paper. Our trash service doesn't offer recycling yet, however, we are proud of one of our employees who recycles the plastics and cans that are used through the office and other staff members. We have master electrical, vacuum, compressor and water switches, which are turned off every evening. We use the least amount of electricity in our entire office complex.

In addition, Dr. Claro has driven a hybrid car for over 3 years and most of our staff have "green" cars or ride a bike or walk to work. Dr. Ghafouri used environmental friendly diapers for her children. We are all trying to preserve our environment for generations to come!

Lastly, we just finished our "Find Buster Bunny" contest - the winner will be announced and posted on our Facebook page soon. Our next contest is the "Eyes of Summer" - Stay'C is in the process of making up our eyes (like she did our lips) for all to guess who's eyes are who's! This will start in June. We have our ongoing quarterly contest for being on time, having clean teeth, and having intact braces and retainers or other appliances, too!