When SprintRay launched the Midas Digital Press in 2024, it redefined chairside crown printing with the introduction of an innovative, single-use capsule delivery system. Designed to combine speed, accuracy, and simplicity, Midas gave clinicians a completely reimagined way to produce ceramic-based restorations in under 45 minutes — without messy resin bottles or complex workflows.

Each Midas capsule contains pre-measured Ceramic Crown resin, eliminating mixing errors and ensuring consistent results. This hands-free, hygienic format has helped dentists across the country bring same-day ceramic crowns in-house with confidence and convenience.

But as Midas adoption grows, a critical question emerged from clinicians across the SprintRay network:
“How do I properly dispose of used capsules — and stay compliant with waste regulations?”

Today, we have an answer.

A Smarter Way to Stay Compliant

SprintRay is proud to announce a new partnership with Dental Recycling North America (DRNA) to provide Midas users with a fully compliant resin capsule disposal program.

This solution ensures that dental offices can meet local, state, and federal hazardous waste regulations — without the headache of managing it on their own. By working with DRNA, the industry leader in dental waste recycling, SprintRay is making it easy for doctors to remain compliant while continuing to deliver cutting-edge digital care.

“As new materials and technologies transform dentistry, it’s critical that our waste management solutions evolve alongside them,” said Marc M. Sussman, CEO of DRNA. “We’re proud to partner with SprintRay to make it easier than ever for Midas users to remain compliant, ensure proper disposal, and meet their sustainability goals.”

Through this partnership, SprintRay will provide customers with direct access to DRNA’s nationally recognized waste disposal program. 

“We are excited to work with DRNA to provide our customers with an all-in-one solution for managing disposal of used Midas resin capsules,” said Amir Mansouri, Ph.D., CEO of SprintRay. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to making every aspect of the Midas experience smarter — not just in how crowns are made, but in how we protect our environment and support compliance for every practice.”

What’s Included in the Program

The DRNA–SprintRay disposal solution includes:

• Labeled collection systems to store used Midas capsules on-site safely 
• Prepaid return shipping — no need to arrange special pickups or drop-offs 
• Environmentally compliant processing that meets OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory standards 
• Full documentation and recordkeeping to support inspections and audits 
• In-app reminders and QR-code labels for a smooth, guided user experience 

Together, these elements create a turnkey waste management solution that eliminates guesswork and ensures that Midas practices remain fully compliant — without slowing down their workflows.

When and How to Join

The program is scheduled to launch ahead of Labor Day 2025, with onboarding materials and customer communications to help practices activate the service quickly and easily.

Get Compliant. Stay Compliant.

Dental offices that use Midas no longer have to navigate hazardous waste regulations alone. With SprintRay and DRNA, you can confidently dispose of resin capsules and stay focused on what matters most: delivering exceptional patient care.

As the back-to-school season kicks off and summer comes to an end, we at Dental Recycling North America (DRNA) are thrilled to share some exciting news and exclusive promotions designed to enhance your practice’s efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Whether you’re gearing up for the new school year or celebrating Labor Day, here’s what’s happening at DRNA:

🌟 New Practice Management Services Launching in 2025! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that in 2025, DRNA will be rolling out a new suite of practice management services tailored to streamline operations and boost profitability. Our upcoming offerings will provide valuable insights and solutions to help your practice thrive. Stay tuned for more details!

Be Part of Our Beta Launch!

We’re seeking a select group of practices to participate in our Beta Launch program. As a Beta participant, you’ll receive complimentary evaluations to identify where you can save time and money, enjoy early access to our new services, and benefit from exclusive discounts. If you’re interested in being among the first to experience these exciting new offerings, apply now at www.drna.com/new-program.

🎓 New PACE-Approved CE Course Coming in September! 🎓

We’re pleased to announce a new Compliance Officer Training course, launching this September. This PACE-approved course will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills to ensure your practice stays compliant with current regulations. Keep an eye out for more information!

🎉 End of Summer Promos & Back-to-School Specials:

To celebrate the end of summer and the back-to-school season, we’re offering the following exclusive promotions:

1. Swap & Save Promotion: Upgrade your current amalgam separator to DRNA’s BU10 or BU10-30 model and receive 50% off with promo code: SWAPOUT24 and a signed annual recycling agreement of 3 or 5 years. Enhance your compliance solutions at an unbeatable price!
2. Amalgam Recycling Solutions: Enjoy 10% off our Chairside Amalgam Recycling Kits or Generic Cartridge 1 with promo code: LDAY10CE.
3. Pharma Kit Special: Purchase our Pharma Bucket at 10% off with promo code: PHARMA10
4. Free CE Course Offer: Purchase any DRNA product from our online store between now and September 30th and receive a FREE 1-credit CE course on Compliance. Course available in October 2024).

Start Saving & Enhancing Your Practice Today!

Don’t miss out on these fantastic Labor Day and back-to-school offers. Visit our online store to take advantage of these exclusive promotions and find out how DRNA can help streamline your operations, reduce costs, and improve your practice management.

🔗 Shop Now & Save

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to helping you create a more efficient and profitable practice!

With dental practices facing increasing complexities in management, DRNA’s comprehensive support services are tailored to address critical operational needs. According to industry data, over 60% of dental practices cite administrative tasks and regulatory compliance as significant challenges. To combat these issues, DRNA offers specialized support in marketing, IT management, finance, and human resources.

Marketing Services: DRNA’s marketing support includes comprehensive offerings such as email marketing campaigns, branding consultations, website development, professional video production, photography services, and expert social media management. Whether enhancing online presence or refining brand identity, DRNA ensures practices stand out in a competitive market.

IT Support: Our IT services encompass fully managed IT solutions, robust data security and backup measures, cloud services for seamless operations, data and voice connectivity solutions, and rigorous cyber security and compliance protocols. DRNA guarantees secure and efficient IT infrastructure to safeguard practice data and ensure uninterrupted service.

Finance Support: DRNA’s finance support provides essential financial management tools including monthly bookkeeping, meticulous accounts payable and receivable management, comprehensive profit and loss statements, and ongoing financial reporting and advisory services. We empower practices with actionable insights for informed financial decision-making.

HR Support: Our HR services cater to compliance and operational excellence with services like developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), streamlined employee onboarding processes, customized company handbooks, training programs, compliance audits, and more. DRNA ensures practices meet regulatory standards and enhance team productivity.

“We’re excited to offer these services as an extension of our commitment to dental professionals,” said Marc M. Sussman, CEO & President at DRNA. “Having served the dental community for decades, we understand the challenges faced by practices firsthand. These services will empower practices with peace of mind, increased profitability, and operational autonomy.”

Beta Launch Program: Dental practices interested in participating in DRNA’s Beta Launch Program will gain early access to these services, opportunity for input in program development, and discounted rates where applicable. This program underscores DRNA’s dedication to supporting practices at every stage of growth and adaptation.

For more information on DRNA’s new support services and to join the Beta Launch Program, visit our New Program page. Stay ahead in the dental industry with DRNA – your trusted partner in  compliance products and practice management.

In 2019, the EPA finalized the Rule “Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the P075 Listing for Nicotine”. The full text of the Rule can be found in the Federal Register with the publication date of February 22, 2019. The effective date of the Rule (the date by which dental practitioners must comply) was August 21, 2019. Some states may have stricter requirements in place than those the EPA has issued here. For this reason, you should always check with your state dental association to see if any such additional requirements exist in order to ensure you are in full compliance.

This Rule is extremely lengthy, complex and convoluted (covering hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies, private practice offices of clinicians, research centers, etc.). Dental offices are specifically mentioned in the definition of healthcare facilities. In this article we will summarize all aspects of the new Rule which are relevant to dental practices including: covered materials, handling – storage – and disposal methods, record keeping, time limits, etc., so that you have a clear and concise guide to what is required of you.

The new Rule breaks down pharmaceutical wastes into various categories including P, U and D listed wastes, and further adds the headings of “non-hazardous” and “hazardous” wastes. P- listed wastes include epinephrine, nicotine (in some cases), nitroglycerine and others. U-listed wastes include, among others, chloral hydrate, while D-listed wastes include toxic materials. “Hazardous” wastes are those which possess certain properties which pose a specific risk. These include toxic agents, ignitable mixtures, corrosive agents and reactive compounds. These latter wastes, along with D- listed wastes, are not items which should be in a dental office as they are not used in the practice of dentistry. I include them here only for completeness.  The other “non-hazardous” wastes – those used by dentists – are the ones we are concerned with. Remember, “non-hazardous” simply means that these wastes don’t possess any hazardous properties (like corrosiveness). These are still, however, pharmaceutical wastes and must be treated as such for disposal.

The following are parts of the Rule which are relevant to dentists:

Under no circumstances can you drain/sewer discharge pharmaceutical wastes. The purpose of the Rule is to keep these wastes out of bodies of water and waterways. It is also designed to keep these wastes out of ground water and landfill leachate.

Pharmaceutical waste may not be combined in a container with other types of medical waste (sharps and bio-hazardous). These waste streams are processed differently with pharmaceutical waste being destroyed in specially permitted facilities via high-temperature combustion.

Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste should be collected in hard-sided and leak-proof containers. These containers must be labeled as Pharmaceutical Waste. They must be blue in color (white containers with blue tops are allowed). If you were disposing of hazardous pharmaceutical waste (which you have no reason to possess in your office), or are disposing of DEA-controlled pharmaceuticals, then you would be using black containers for that purpose.

A word of caution: Any DEA controlled substances (benzodiazepines, opiates, etc.) must be segregated from the other non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. These wastes may NOT be placed in the blue pharmaceutical waste container. These are easily disposed of by using a pharmaceutical reverse distributor. It is best to, in the opinion of this author, only stock these controlled substances in an amount which your practice will use prior to the drug’s expiration date. In this way, you can avoid having to dispose of these. When your practice purchases controlled substances, the DEA license number of the registered dentist making the purchase is accountable to the DEA. This means that you’ll need to maintain proper documentation that any of these medications, not used up through direct patient care, were properly recovered and destroyed if expired or no longer needed. If you find yourself in this position, a pharmaceutical reverse distributor can provide you with the necessary paperwork to properly document the removal of these substances from your possession.

The maximum time you can store pharmaceutical waste before sending it out for processing is 1 year.

NOTE: If you generate less than 1 kg of this waste per month you are classified as a very small quantity generator (VSQG). As such, you must ship this waste out for processing annually, or sooner if the container becomes full. (Check with your individual state to ensure they don’t require more frequent disposal). Large quantity generators (LQG) – those generating more than 100kg per month – must ship the waste out every 90 days.

Pharmaceutical waste containers must be destroyed in an environmentally protective manner by high-temperature combustion. This is to be done only in an EPA permitted facility. For this reason, be sure you are working with a reputable waste management company with a deep knowledge of dental waste regulatory issues.

When you ship out pharmaceutical waste for processing, you must maintain a signed manifest for the shipment. This signed copy must be maintained for 3 years from the date of shipment.

Failure to comply with the Rule may result in a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per day, per violation, per site and criminal penalties of up to $50,000 per day, per violation, per site – or both.

The items in a dental practice which would fall under the disposal regulations in the new Rule would include, but are not limited to:

• Partially used carpules of local anesthetic (totally empty carpules may still be placed in with sharps waste. Note: If there is liquid remaining in the carpules, you may NOT express it into a drain to empty it. You must place it in the pharmaceutical waste container for proper disposal.
• Partially used or expired medications used for parenteral, IM or IV sedation.
• IV tubing and bags which contain residual liquid. (Empty IV tubing can be treated as standard bio-hazardous waste). Empty IV bags (into which medications were not introduced) can be treated as trash. If the IV bag is empty, but did contain medication, it is not considered to be pharmaceutical waste so long as it is empty. (This author would, however, treat it as bio-hazardous waste). If the IV bag contains remaining liquid which was not administered to the patient AND a medication was introduced directly into the bag – as opposed to being introduced via a downstream port – then the bag is treated as pharmaceutical waste.
• Expired contents of “emergency kits” (nitroglycerine tablets, injectable epinephrine 1:1,000, bronchodilators such as albuteral inhalers, ammonia inhalants, aspirin, injectable histamine blockers and other similar medications whether in tablet, capsule or injectable form).
• Any prescription, over-the-counter, compounded or homeopathic drugs.
• New investigational drugs.
• Dietary supplements.
• Personal protective equipment – if contaminated with pharmaceuticals.
• Clean up material from pharmaceutical spills.
• Trans-dermal nicotine patches. The Rule is somewhat unclear here so this author suggests always placing these in with pharmaceutical waste, just to be safe.
• Electronic nicotine delivery systems (electronic cigarettes and vaping pens).
• Any liquid nicotine (vials or pre-filled cartridges) packaged for retail sale or use in any electronic nicotine delivery system.

As there has been some confusion among dentists I’ve spoken with, I am including a short list of items which ARE NOT considered pharmaceutical waste and ARE NOT regulated under this new Rule. Some of those items are:

• Composites, bonding agents, sealants and resins.
• Dental amalgam (not a pharmaceutical but regulated under a different Rule regarding amalgam).
• Sharps (not a pharmaceutical but regulated under bio-hazardous waste rules).
• Totally empty syringes (discussed previously).
• Totally empty IV bags (discussed previously).
• Unit-dose packets, wrappers, cups or blister packs are not considered as pharmaceutical waste provided the pharmaceuticals have been removed from them using common practices for removing materials from the specific type of container. (In other words, the empty containers are not considered to be pharmaceutical waste).

To summarize:

1. Never drain/sewer discharge pharmaceutical wastes.
2. Never dispose of pharmaceutical wastes as regular trash.
3. Never dispose of pharmaceutical wastes with your bio-hazardous (red bag) or sharps waste.
4. Place all non-hazardous, non-controlled pharmaceutical wastes (described above) into the specially designed containers we described.
   1. Use a pharmaceutical reverse distributor to dispose of DEA controlled substances.
5. Ship your pharmaceutical waste container annually (for VSQG’s) to be disposed of. (Check with your individual state to ensure they don’t require more frequent disposal).
6. Maintain signed manifest records for at least 3 years.
7. Utilize a reputable waste management company with a deep knowledge of dental waste regulatory issues to ensure that your wastes are properly managed and disposed of. A quality company will provide you with tracking, disposal receipts and even remind you annually when it is time to ship your waste, thereby freeing you of the burden of remembering, while helping to keep you fully compliant.

In the final analysis, compliance on your part will be as easy as purchasing a pharmaceutical waste container from a dental waste management company, placing the wastes we listed into that container and having those wastes properly disposed of. While this may feel like another burden on your practice, the continuing impact of these wastes on our water supply would prove to be an even bigger burden the communities in which we live.

About Dr. Frost:

Dr. Alfred Frost holds a BA (Biology/Chemistry) from Canisius College, an MS (magna cum laude) in Epidemiology/Public Health from the Roswell Park Cancer Center and a DDS (with Thesis Honors) from the SUNY at Buffalo School of Dentistry. He has completed residencies at the Eastman Dental Center, the Univ. of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Genesee Hospital. He has also completed fellowship-level research at the Roswell Park Cancer Center. Dr. Frost was in clinical practice and acted as the managing partner of a large group practice for over 15 years. Dr. Frost has, for the past 20 years, held the position of Vice President for Clinical and Scientific Affairs, and Director of Continuing Dental Education, at both Dental Recycling North America, Inc. and Dental Recycling International, Inc. Dr. Frost writes, lectures and consults with dentists in the areas of Hazardous Waste Management, EPA, OSHA, HIPPA, Infection Control and other regulatory and management issues impacting the profession.

For more information regarding Pharmaceutical Waste Management or other Dental Waste Management issues, contact DRNA at 1-800-360-1001 or on the web at www.DRNA.com.

“We are thrilled to partner with SDI to launch our Sustainable Development in Dentistry Program,” said Marc M. Sussman, CEO and Founder of DRNA. “This partnership underscores our commitment to helping dental offices across North America adopt sustainable practices and meet regulatory requirements effectively.”

“SDI is committed to ongoing sustainability and environmentally responsible practices,” said Adrian Atyimas, USA Sales Manager, “this initiative provides dental offices with a terrific opportunity to access and utilize DRNA’s leading sustainable solutions, whilst providing SDI with the opportunity to promote, educate and raise sustainability awareness directly with our North American customers.”

The Sustainable Development in Dentistry Program offers participating dental offices a range of benefits, including:

• Certificate of Sustainable Development in Dentistry: A prestigious certificate to display in the office, highlighting the practice’s commitment to sustainability.
• Sustainable Development Badge: An emblem to showcase on the practice’s website or marketing materials, demonstrating its dedication to sustainable practices.
• Recognition on DRNA’s Website: Participating practices will be recognized on DRNA’s website, with a link to their website for increased visibility.
• Drafted Press Release: DRNA will provide a digital press release to help promote the practice’s commitment to sustainable development.

The program aims to address the growing need for sustainability in the dental industry, driven by concerns about mercury pollution and environmental health. The Minamata Treaty on Mercury, signed by the United States in 2013, highlights the importance of global action to minimize mercury emissions and pollution.

“By participating in DRNA’s Sustainable Development in Dentistry Program, dental offices can play a crucial role in minimizing mercury pollution and protecting public health,” added Sussman. “We invite dental offices across North America to join us in this important initiative.”

To qualify for DRNA’s Sustainable Development in Dentistry certification, dental offices must meet specific criteria, including proper disposal of medical waste, recycling of chairside amalgam waste, implementation of an amalgam separator, and compliance with OSHA regulations.

For more information about DRNA’s Sustainable Development in Dentistry Program and how to participate, please visit www.drna.com/sustainability.

About DRNA:

DRNA (Dental Recycling North America) is a leading provider of sustainable solutions for dental offices. With a focus on environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance, DRNA helps dental offices implement sustainable practices and meet regulatory requirements effectively. For more information, visit our About page.

About SDI:

SDI is a global leader in dental materials and technology, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to dental professionals worldwide. With a rich history dating back to 1972, SDI has consistently led the way in dental research and product development. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in its extensive product portfolio.

For more information about SDI and its products, please visit SDI’s Website.

SDI Supports Amalgam Recycling: A Strategic Partnership with DRNA

[New York City, NY, January 3rd, 2024] – Dental Recycling North America (DRNA), a leading amalgam recycling company in the United States, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with SDI, a global leader in dental materials and technology. This collaboration marks a significant step toward promoting amalgam recycling and environmental responsibility within the dental industry.

Amalgam recycling is a critical aspect of dental practice compliance, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of mercury-containing amalgam waste. The partnership between DRNA and SDI underscores both companies’ commitment to sustainability and their dedication to supporting dental professionals in meeting regulatory requirements.

Samantha Cheetham – Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the importance of amalgam recycling, stating, “At SDI, we understand the significance of responsible dental waste management. Our partnership with DRNA allows us to provide our customers with a simple and effective solution to ensure compliance with regulations while contributing to a healthier environment.”

DRNA’s CEO, Marc M. Sussman, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership opportunity, saying, “We are thrilled to partner with SDI, a company renowned for its commitment to dental innovation and sustainability. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to simplify compliance for dental practices across the globe.”

About DRNA:
Dental Recycling North America (DRNA) has been at the forefront of amalgam recycling and compliance solutions for dental professionals for over a decade. Founded with a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, DRNA has consistently provided innovative products and services to help dental practices meet regulatory requirements while minimizing their environmental impact.

DRNA’s comprehensive amalgam recycling program simplifies compliance, allowing dental professionals to focus on patient care while ensuring they adhere to regulatory guidelines. DRNA’s amalgam separators, cartridges, kits, and recycling services are trusted by dental practices across the United States, making it a reliable partner for environmentally conscious dentists. For more information about DRNA and its products, please visit DRNA’s Website.

About SDI:

SDI is a global leader in dental materials and technology, dedicated to providing innovative solutions to dental professionals worldwide. With a rich history dating back to 1972, SDI has consistently led the way in dental research and product development. The company’s commitment to quality and sustainability is evident in its extensive product portfolio.

For more information about SDI and its products, please visit SDI’s Website.

Amalgam Recycling for Dental Practices:

Amalgam recycling plays a crucial role in dental practice compliance, particularly in light of the Minamata Treaty, which calls for the eventual phase-out or reduction of mercury used in dental amalgam. By recycling amalgam waste, dental professionals can protect the environment and ensure they are in line with regulatory requirements.

How SDI Customers Can Participate:

SDI customers are invited to participate in this initiative by signing up for a simple amalgam recycling solution provided by DRNA. Dental practices can place all amalgam waste in the provided recycling kit, making compliance easy and hassle-free.

To encourage immediate action, SDI customers can enjoy a 20% discount by using promo code SDISAVE20 when signing up for the program. This limited-time offer underscores the importance of acting now to comply with regulations and protect the environment.

For more information and to get started, SDI customers can visit DRNA’s website.

DRNA and SDI are committed to supporting dental professionals on their journey toward compliance and sustainability. Together, they aim to make a positive impact on the dental industry and the environment.

Why Replace and Recycle?

Amalgam separators are vital for capturing mercury-containing amalgam waste before it enters the water supply. To maintain peak efficiency and ensure compliance with regulations, it’s essential to replace and recycle your amalgam cartridges regularly. DRNA’s generic amalgam recycling cartridges should be replaced and recycled every 12 months or as soon as the sediment fill line is reached, whichever occurs first.

How DRNA Simplifies the Process

We understand that compliance can be a complex task, so we’ve streamlined the process to make it as easy as possible for our customers.

Step 1: Recognize the Time for Replacement

The first step is recognizing when it’s time to replace your generic amalgam recycling cartridge. Keep an eye on your unit, and as soon as you see that the sediment fill line has been reached, it’s time for a replacement. You can also stick to the recommended annual replacement schedule to ensure consistent compliance if your fill line isn’t reached after 12 months.

Step 2: Contact DRNA

Once you’ve determined that it’s time for a replacement, simply reach out to DRNA. You can contact us via phone or email, and our friendly support team will be ready to assist you. Let us know if you need a replacement cartridge, and we’ll take care of the rest. Or, feel free to visit our online store to order your replacement cartridge: www.drna.com/products

Step 3: We Send You a Shipping Label

We want to make the process as convenient as possible for you. Once you request it, DRNA will provide the office with a prepaid UPS label via email. No need to worry about postage or additional costs—it’s all included in the price of your cartridge.  The next time UPS is at your office, you can hand them over the box with the label printed and taped to it. As an additional method, you can drop it off at the closest UPS drop-off site.

Step 4: Send Back Your Used Cartridge

Once you receive the shipping label, all that’s left to do is package your used cartridge securely and send it back to us using the provided label. You can drop it off at your nearest post office or schedule a pick-up—whatever works best for you.

Step 5: We Handle the Recycling

Once we receive your used cartridge, our team takes care of the recycling process. We ensure that your amalgam waste is disposed of properly and in accordance with environmental regulations. You can rest assured, knowing you’re doing your part to protect the environment.

The DRNA Difference

At DRNA, we take pride in simplifying compliance for dental practices across the United States. Our commitment to environmental responsibility, cost savings, and expert support sets us apart. With DRNA, you’re not just purchasing a product; you’re gaining a compliance partner dedicated to your success.

Remember, compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. We’ve made it as easy as 1-2-3. Stay compliant, protect the environment, and let us handle the rest.

If you have any questions about the replacement and recycling process or want to order your generic amalgam recycling cartridges, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to support your practice every step of the way.

Ready to simplify compliance? Contact DRNA today!

That’s why DRNA delivers cost-saving solutions that keep you compliant without breaking the bank. Frankly, the cost of non-compliance far outweighs the expenditure associated with proper dental recycling products and procedures. 

Learn more and find out how you can start taking advantage of these cost savings while staying compliant…

DRNA: Where Compliance Meets Savings

With DRNA, you can stay compliant while seriously saving on proper disposal and recycling of your office’s amalgam waste. 

Not only will you save by avoiding the big box retail prices, but we’ve also eliminated the need for a middleman which cuts down on costs even further. 

Why Compliance Matters with Respect to Amalgam Recycling

With all the considerations about compliance and its associated costs, we think it’s worth a reminder about why amalgam recycling is subject to EPA-backed regulations. 

Consider the following facts about dental offices and mercury, as listed on the EPA’s Dental Effluent Guidelines webpage:

• Dental clinics are the main source of mercury discharges to POTWs (publicly owned treatment works)
• Approximately 103,000 U.S.-based dental offices use or remove amalgam and the wastewater ends up in POTWs
• Total mercury discharged by dentists annually amounts to approximately 5.1 tons into POTWs, the majority of which finds its way into the larger environment

Remember, mercury is a neurotoxin, which can cause damage to the immune system, kidneys, liver, lungs, and nervous system. In other words, we don’t want this in our bodies, or our fragile environment where anyone could suffer exposure, unknowingly. 

Non-Compliance Will Cost You

The fact is failure to comply with the EPA’s Dental Effluent Guidelines, also known as the Amalgam Rule, can result in MAJOR fines as outlined by the Clean Water Act.

While some states, like New York, publish strict rules regarding the timing and frequency of recycling requirements, others are more vague. 

For that reason, our team recommends annual recycling or as soon as your amalgam receptacle is full… and doing so couldn’t be easier with DRNA. 

Simply contact David Piccone directly to take advantage of DRNA’s cost-savings compliance solutions! 

Those of you who have been part of our customer base for a while know that we love collaborations and partnerships. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our newest partnership with Dr. Glenn Vo of Nifty Thrifty Dentists. 

Discover what this means for Nifty Thrifty dentists when it comes to cost-cutting compliance and environmentally conscious solutions!

Introducing Nifty Thrifty Dentists

Just like DRNA, Nifty Thrifty Dentists represents a cost-cutting resource for dental professionals across the country, especially those private practices that, until now, were stuck paying big box retail prices while the big guys got the discounts.  

Without further delay, allow us to introduce you to Dr. Glenn Vo, the dentist, and brain behind Nifty Thrifty Dentists.

Meet Dr. Vo!

Determined to “level the playing field,” between individual and corporate dental practitioners, Dr. Vo launched the Nifty Thrifty Dentist movement whose goal is to connect dental professionals looking for discounts and deals with the dental vendors eager to provide them, like DRNA! 

As Dr. Vo explained “Amalgam recycling has (unfortunately) been anything but affordable—in fact, it can cost an arm, a leg, and then some. Just think about it: How many times have you had to buy another kit to do Amalgam recycling in your practice?”

In addition to saving money, DRNA is determined to make environmentally conscious decisions, like responsible amalgam recycling, affordable for dental practices of all sizes. 

DRNA delivers dental professionals effective and economic amalgam recycling services in accordance with strict compliance requirements. DRNA offers a leading cost-effective solution for the EPA Amalgam Rule.

Now, through this partnership, Nifty Thrifty Dentists can save on this solution!

A Nifty Deal for Dentists from DRNA

What this partnership really means comes down to discounts. DRNA is delighted to offer Nifty Thrifty dentists 20% OFF all additional DRNA products and services¹. 

All you have to do is key in the following value-added codes to access DRNA’s cost-saving solutions: 

1 Cartridge for $235 each – NIFTY24YOU

2 Cartridges for $220 each – NIFTY24MORE

20% discount on other DRNA products – THRIFTY20¹

Discover more about DRNA and learn how you can take advantage of serious savings by contacting us directly today! 

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¹ This discount does not apply to the annual BU Series Amalgam Separator recycling