Modern Dental Amalgam Separators use various filtration mechanisms like sedimentation, filtration, and chemical adsorption to effectively remove over 95% of amalgam particles from the dental office vacuum lines. These captured particles are then collected in an internal canister or cartridge for proper storage and eventual disposal as hazardous waste.

Practices can also request suppliers to take back unused amalgam capsules for recycling and substitute with non-mercury alternatives wherever clinically feasible. Such holistic “reduce, reuse, recycle” practices help strengthen dental offices’ green credentials and community standing as responsible environmental stewards.

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