TURN YOUR CLINIC INTO
PLASTIC NEUTRAL
Endodontics, orthodontics, restoration, impression materials, disposables...
OUR PRODUCTS:
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DENTAL RESTORATION
Microhybrid composite, nanohybrid composite, adhesives, cements, dental seals, etching acid, wedges, dental posts, restoration accessories...
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ORTHODONTIC MATERIALS
Kits of brackets, archwires, ligatures, chains, intraoral elastics, crimpable hooks, tubes, lingual buttons, orthodontic boxes, facial masks...
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ENDODONTIC MATERIALS
Endodontic files, gutta-percha points, paper points, endoactivators and chelating agents, endodontic accessories...
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DENTAL INSTRUMENTS
Exploration and diagnosis packs, tweezers, curettes, forceps, handles, mouth openers, probes, intraoral mirrors, surgical curettes, explorers, scissors, spatulas, lip retractors, photography mirrors...
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DENTAL IMPRESSION
All the necessary material for bite registration: Chromatic alginates, silicones, mixing tips, plasters, intraoral tips, impression trays...
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DISPOSABLE MATERIALS
Bib napkins, sterilization rolls and bags, ejectors, ecological cups, ice bags, rubber dams, cotton rolls, masks... recyclable and Plastic Neutral certified.
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PROPHYLAXIS
Prophylactic paste, polishing brushes and fluoride trays.
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DENTAL WHITENING
Thermoforming plates for teeth whitening with Plastic Neutral certification.
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NEEDLES AND SYRINGES
Single-use needles for anesthesia application with Plastic Neutral certification and stainless steel syringes.
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DESINFECTION AND CLEANING
Surface disinfection material and disinfection of dental instruments. Packaging with Plastic Neutral certification.
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DENTAL LABORATORY
Knives and spatulas for plaster and wax.
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Why does VIDU work with some plastic products?
Although at VIDU we offset the footprint of all the plastic we generate (through RePurpose), we still continue to manufacture plastic products. Why do we do it?
Single-use plastic continues to be one of the most consumed materials in the dental sector and unfortunately, at the moment it is not easy to achieve the same hygienic and sanitary conditions with other biodegradable or more easily recyclable materials.
Faced with the dilemma of whether or not we should produce some products commonly used in dental clinics made of plastic, we have decided to do so. We know that clinics need these disposable plastic products to do their jobs, and if VIDU does not manufacture them, they will use other non-“Plastic Neutral” alternatives that they will find on the market.
As we work to research and design more environmentally friendly alternatives, we will continue to offset the plastic footprint of these products (by collecting the same amount of plastic that these products generate). We believe this is a more sustainable option than not offering any solution to these products.
Classification of products and their packaging based on environmental impact:
Impact factors considered (both for the product, its final packaging unit and its transport packaging unit):
- Manufacturing material and environmental footprint generated in the process.
- Usability and durability,
- Possibility of recycling and level of difficulty
1. Plastic products > single-use, non-recyclable.
Our headache! Micro-applicators, fluoride trays, rubber dams... Unfortunately, the recycling of these products is not recommended due to the potential for biological risk if they have been in the mouth. Therefore, currently, while we work on the development of alternatives in other biodegradable materials, we only have the footprint offset thanks to the Plastic Neutral collaboration with RePurpose. In all product sheets you will find the weight of plastic generated that we compensate.
2. Plastic products > single use, recyclable
Sterilization rolls and bags, recyclable packaging... better! There is no biological risk here, therefore, by separating paper from plastic, recycling these materials is very simple. On the package we remind users of recycling and responsible consumption guidelines.
3. Plastic products > reusable/sterilizable
Cheek retractors, impression trays, orthodontic boxes. Unlike other brands, the quality of the material of these products allows them to be reused and sterilized, thus avoiding single-use consumption.
4. Alternative Material Products
Paper cups to replace plastic ones at a competitive price (Finally!) Brackets and orthodontic arches in recycled cardboard boxes instead of plastic (The only brand on the market to do so!). Dental wedges made of maple wood, fiber posts in cardboard boxes... And other products that we are currently developing through research into new materials and alternative designs.
How can you do more in your dental clinic to take care of your environmental impact?
Recycle the material used in the clinic and generate a positive environmental impact.
If, in addition to offsetting the plastic footprint, we recycle, then we will have a positive environmental impact and all the plastic we collect will contribute to cleaning our planet.
We know that recycling in the dental clinic is not easy!
To make it easier for you, VIDU and Dentaltix jointly carried out a project to analyze the waste generated in dental clinics to prepare a free ebook with the best recycling and waste management solutions with many more effective alternatives, without biological risk and easy to use. implement in clinic.
Download your free ebook "How to manage waste in your dental clinic" here.
Turn your clinic into Plastic Neutral!