CHEW Foundation
Connecting Healthcare Education Worldwide
One of the central focuses of the CHEW Foundation is the oral–systemic connection. Knowledge is power, and it is vital for the public to understand that the oral cavity is one of the body’s first lines of defense in reducing inflammation. Lowering unnecessary inflammation is especially important for patients with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, supporting both recovery and long-term prevention.
CHEW’s mission is two-fold. At its core, we are committed to addressing dental needs and advancing education about the oral–systemic link. At the same time, we are equally dedicated to stopping single-use plastics in dentistry by creating sustainable solutions that protect both patient health and the health of our planet.
The CHEW Foundation — Connecting HealthCare Education Worldwide — bridges the gap between medicine, dentistry, and genetics, while also leading the charge toward a more sustainable, waste-conscious future in healthcare.
Making a difference one mouth at a time
Be part of the change. Join the movement to end single-use plastics in dentistry and help build a healthier future for people and the planet.
What we do
With approximately 210,000 practicing dentists in the United States, an estimated 418 million disposable HVE tips are discarded each year. This practice has continued for more than 40 years, and the dental industry continues to use single-use plastics at an alarming rate.
Through innovation, A~flexX is working to make the clinical side of dentistry more sustainable. The CHEW Foundation — Connecting Health Care Education Worldwide — supports the Stop Single-Use Plastic Initiative in Dentistry by educating dental professionals to be more mindful of their clinical waste.
When dental offices purchase our autoclavable HVEco Tips or join the CHEW Sustainable Dentistry Membership, their contributions are 100% tax-deductible. This support allows the CHEW Foundation to continue developing sustainable products and advancing sustainability education.
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