A Look Back at Green News in 2012

by Green Dentistry on January 2, 2013

It turns out the Mayans were wrong regarding their apocalyptic predictions for 2012– phew! Our pale blue dot is still here and all of us can look forward to another year of working together to make it greener and more sustainable. Let’s take a look back at some of the big environmental news stories from [...]

Sensitive Teeth Could be a Sign of Bigger Health Problems

by Green Dentistry on December 26, 2012

As you enjoy a warm hot chocolate or take a drink of some chilled champagne this holiday season, you may notice that your teeth are more sensitive than they used to be. With age, it’s natural for teeth to become a bit more susceptible to heat, cold and pain. However, you don’t want to miss [...]

The Battle Against Plastic Bags Grows

December 19, 2012

It may have taken five full years since its conception, but this year finally marked the beginning of San Francisco’s ban on plastic bags. With shopping in full swing for the holiday season, customers are noticing the change (which started October 1st) in a big way. Does it feel like a nuisance to some? Most [...]

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Fear, Family and the Dentist

December 12, 2012

We all know that we have the ability to pass on and instill lots of great values in our kids, but what about our fears and anxieties? Do those get passed along as well? Whether we’re conscious of it or not, our behavior around certain topics or activities can have a big effect on how [...]

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Great Kids Books that Deal with the Environment

December 5, 2012

Do you read to your kids? The myriad benefits of sharing a book every night are sometimes deadened by stories that are solely focused on entertaining for a few minutes. Let’s face it, a lot of kids’ entertainment and literature is seriously lacking when it comes to passing on the values you might be looking [...]

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Battling Bad Breath?

November 28, 2012

Most people with bad breath probably don’t realize that they have a problem until some good (and very candid!) samaritan lets them know. You might be missing out on opportunities to connect with new friends, love interests or even job opportunities because of bad breath. There’s nothing quite like a foul odor coming from your [...]

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Have a Green Thanksgiving!

November 21, 2012

Planning on hosting a big turkey dinner tomorrow? Thanksgiving is upon us and with it comes the promise of some downtime with friends and family while we all indulge in some of our favorite dishes. But a big party with lots of guests can mean a mess if you don’t think ahead. Here are some [...]

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Prop 37: What’s Next?

November 14, 2012

For a lot of Californians, and San Francisco voters in particular, Prop. 37 should have been a no-brainer. Instead, it ended up being one of the most contentious ballot measures up for vote this year, with a very close race that ultimately ended in its defeat. The proposed measure would have required the labeling of [...]

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The 10th San Francisco Green Festival is Almost Here!

November 7, 2012

The San Francisco Green Festival is just around the corner (November 10-11) and Green Dentistry is excited to participate once again! If you’ve never been before, it’s a terrific way to meet other people, businesses and organizations that are passionate about finding green solutions to our world’s problems. Innovation, collaboration and most of all, community, [...]

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Green Activities for Kids

October 31, 2012

It’s never too early to start teaching kids about the environment and how they can positively affect it. Good stewardship of the Earth is a wonderful value to instill in your kids, since it enables them to think about how their actions affect the world around them. It also empowers them with the knowledge that [...]

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