by Connie M. Verhagen, D.D.S., M.S.
Many communities throughout Michigan are becoming increasingly concerned about the purity of water supplies and the decreasing availability of landfills. Reduction of hazardous substances at the source is a mandate of the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is often the most cost-effective means of pollution control. As concerned citizens and professionals, we have the responsibility to properly manage waste materials from our dental offices.