NAMMY PATEL, DDS is a holistic dentist who is passionate about serving her patients’ health while running her dental practice in an environmentally-conscious way.

Dr. Nammy was instilled with the values of conserving, recycling, and respecting the environment as a child. She was born in India and moved to the U.S. with her family at the age of five, and has maintained those values since.

Dr. Nammy put herself first through college then through dental school at University of Southern California’s School of Dentistry. After graduating with honors, she was offered several positions as a “drill and fill” dentist at various practices. She turned them down and decided to bring her vision to life of having a practice that provided outstanding patient care while being mindful of environmental impact.

Green Dentistry was founded in 2005, the first dental practice of its kind in San Francisco. Not only are the techniques and materials used in dental care services safe, but the building materials and furnishings were chosen with care, too. The LEED-certified office is composed of recycled contents and the furniture is free of harmful chemicals. It has energy efficient lighting systems, uses glass rather than disposable cups, and is working towards going paperless. Dr. Nammy is growing a non-profit to bring greener dentistry to India. These are just a few of the ways Green Dentistry is green.