Henry Schein, Inc. announced that Ms. Claudia Paye, Office Manager for Dr. Frank Peritore’s New York-based Woodpoint Dental, has been selected as the recipient of the fourth annual Green Leader Award. The American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) presented the award to Ms. Paye at the 2016 AADOM Conference, held last month in Boca Raton, Florida, USA.
The award was created by AADOM as part of its Green Leader Initiative, which was developed to educate dental office managers and practices around the country about easy-to-implement strategies that reduce their environmental footprint and support their practices in achieving greater financial success. The initiative aims to empower practice managers to lead their teams in becoming part of dentistry’s green future, and was made possible by a $25,000 grant from the Henry Schein Cares Foundation.
“It is an incredible honour to receive this award, and I’d like to thank AADOM and the Henry Schein Cares Foundation for recognising our team’s effort to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Ms. Paye. “It’s encouraging to know that our aspirations to create a greener world through an environmentally friendly dental practice are recognised, and I hope that more practices are inspired by what we’ve been able to accomplish at Woodpoint Dental.”
Ms. Paye, an AADOM member, was recognised for spearheading efforts to reduce her practice’s carbon footprint by using recycled disposable products such as gloves, patient bibs, and tray covers; using energy-saving computers, lights and light fixtures; donating old equipment to a dental school to be re-purposed; going almost completely paperless with Henry Schein Practice Solutions’ Dentrix practice management software; and implementing a carpooling programme for team members.
“When we consider the time and dedication it takes to implement so many environmentally conscious initiatives while turning an office fully digital, we can’t help but admire what Claudia has accomplished,” said AADOM Vice President Lorie Streeter. “Not only are her efforts commendable, but they will improve office productivity and make a noticeable environmental impact. It epitomises her devotion to fostering a more positive and efficient environment for her team, doctors and most importantly, the patient.”
“The Henry Schein Cares Foundation is proud to join with AADOM to recognise forward-thinking dental office managers such as Ms. Paye for their efforts to create greener, more efficient practices,” said Mr. Steven W. Kess, President, Henry Schein Cares Foundation. “Dental office managers play a critical role in facilitating an environment in which patients feel comfortable and oral health practitioners can deliver quality care, and we believe that Ms. Paye’s commitment to sustainability should serve as an inspiration to other practices.”
