Solmetex: EPA Compliance, Simplified
The Solmetex Maintenance Program simplifies compliance with the EPA Dental Rule on amalgam waste so dental professionals can focus on what’s most important—their patients
It’s hard to resist products and services that aim to simplify our 
daily lives—whether it’s a meal delivery service, automatic credit card payment, or a wine of the month club. Dentistry is no different, especially when it comes to a task like collecting and recycling amalgam waste.
To the rescue is the new Solmetex Maintenance Program, a turnkey solution designed to keep practices in full compliance with the EPA Dental Rule on amalgam waste. The program allows offices to schedule auto-delivery of the 4 main components of the ruling—NXT Hg5 Series of Collection Containers with Recycle Kit, PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner, Practice Waste Solutions Amalgam Bucket, and 24/7 access to the online Solmetex Compliance Center.
The ‘Best’ Amalgam Separator
Evaluated by a team of dental professionals in 2018 and ultimately deemed a DPS Best Product, the NXT Hg5 amalgam separator is a key player in the Solmetex Maintenance Program. Easy to install and available in multiple sizes to meet the needs of any size practice, the NXT Hg5 is designed to safely remove mercury from wastewater in accordance with EPA regulations.
“The canisters are very easy to replace, and you can do it while you see patients,” shared Joel Doyon, DDS, adding that he can easily see sediments in the collection container because of its clear design. When Dr. Scott Helle purchased an NXT Hg5 for his second practice location, he said Solmetex helped him quickly install it to his new plumbing system. He appreciates that an amalgam bucket is included for proper recycling of dry amalgam waste from chairside traps, teeth with amalgam, spent amalgam capsules, vacuum filters, and other sources. “My mind is at ease knowing that my amalgam waste is being recycled properly,” said Dr. Helle.
A Perfect Pair
NXT Hg5 series amalgam separators pair well with Solmetex’s recently launched PowerScrub Vacuum Line Cleaner, which features a highly oxygenated microbial bacterial formula to dissolve harmful particles on contact. Additionally, this innovative formula has a neutral pH, a key requirement of the EPA Dental Rule, and helps condense solids in the collection container so it does not need to be changed as frequently.
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