Dental Amalgam Fillings Linked to Perinatal Death, Pregnancy Risks
Two new studies associating dental amalgam fillings with pregnancy risks confirm action is urgently needed to protect babies from the known risks of mercury
Warning Issued to Parents: Protect Your Child’s Brain and Teeth from this Dangerous Chemical Exposure
PRNewswire-USNewswire The IAOMT, a global network of dentists, medical, and research professionals, is warning parents about exposure to a chemical that is often added to drinking water. (PRNewsfoto/IAOMT) CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., May 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is unifying two events in May, Mother's Day (May 13) and [...]
The Odyssey of Becoming a Holistic Dentist
This article is entitled "The Odyssey of Becoming a Holistic Dentist" and is written by Carl McMillan, DMD, AIAOMT, Administrative Vice-President of the IAOMT. In the article, Dr. McMillan states: "My journey toward holistic dentistry has been one of both personal and professional challenges. On the personal level, I learned the hard way about the [...]
Autoimmune Disease and Metal Exposure: What You Need to Know
PRNewswire-USNewswire CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., April 24, 2018 Medical and dental implants and devices containing metal have been scientifically associated with autoimmune diseases. (PRNewsfoto/IAOMT) This week, the global network of dentists, health professionals, and scientists is releasing a new article entitled "Autoimmune Diseases and Metal Implants and Devices" to raise professional and public awareness about the [...]
January 2018 Ruling on Fluoride Petition to EPA
When the EPA tried to deny the Citizen’s Petition filed by the Fluoride Action Network, IAOMT and other groups, a complaint was filed, and a judge ruled in favor of FAN, the IAOMT, and others. Follow this link to read more: http://fluoridealert.org/wp-content/uploads/tsca.1-5-18.opposition-brief-to-epa-motion-to-limit-record.pdf
Protecting the Innocent: Dental Amalgam Mercury and Risks to Fetuses, Infants and Children
This article, written by the IAOMT and published by the World Mercury Project in January 2018, describes the potential harm to this susceptible subpopulation. Read the entire article from the World Mercury Project.
High Copper Amalgam Fillings
In 2017, researchers Ulf Bengtsson and Lars Hylander had an article published about high copper amalgam and increased mercury vapor emission. This entry from the Atlas of Science offers an overview about the research and its implications. Click here to read more about the research.
Why We All Don’t Get Sick in the Same Way
This November 2017 article by IAOMT’s Jack Kall, DMD, and Amanda Just explains the science behind dental mercury and other environmental toxicants and different response factors related to dental mercury exposure. Click here to read the entire article from the World Mercury Project.
Against Dental Mercury Amalgam
IAOMT Position Paper Against Dental Mercury Amalgam This 2016 update of the IAOMT’s position statement against dental mercury amalgam fillings (which was originally released in 2013), includes an extensive bibliography on the subject in the form of over 900 citations. View (pdf) »
Against the use of Fluoride
IAOMT Position Paper Against the use of Fluoride In IAOMT's ongoing examination of the toxicological data on fluoride, the Academy has made several preliminary determinations over the last 18 years, each concluding that fluoride added to the public water supply, or prescribed as controlled-dose supplements, delivers no discernible health benefit, and causes a higher incidence [...]