Which delivers more mercury, dental amalgam or a tuna fish sandwich? By G. Mark Richardson, Ph.D.Risklogic Scientific Services Inc., Ottawa, ON CANADAIntroduction The debate concerning mercury (Hg) exposure from dental amalgam continues in North America (see, for example: Richardson et al., 2011; Richardson, in press). One response to this debate has been the assertion that [...]
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View Video Directory Is there a middle ground between the prevailing uncritical acceptance of root canal treatment, and the uncompromising rejection of it by some biological dentists? Can alternative materials and techniques yield a more biologically acceptable outcome? Steve Koral, DMD "Alternative Materials for Obturation in Root Canals. IAOMT Kansas City [...]
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Back to Video Directory Six videos on the basic essentials of mercury in dentistry, and fluoride in the water. Safe Amalgam Removal Smoking Teeth Neurodegeneration: The Mercury Alzheimer's Connection Amalgam Dental Fillings Release Toxic Mercury Vapors Professional Perspectives in Water [...]
Completing a trifecta of refutation for the CAT studies, joining previous papers showing dose dependent effects of amalgam mercury on porphyrin metabolism and neurobehavioral performance, a new paper by David Geier et. al. shows exposure to mercury from amalgam is directly correlated with urinary mercury in children. Hum Exp Toxicol. 2012 Jan;31(1):11-7. Epub 2011 [...]
Abstract: Calcium oxide, available for decades as a root canal filling material, has been little used in recent years due to its lack of radio-opacity, and an expectation that it would lead to an excess of root fractures. In this study, four general dentists submitted 79 cases of endodontically treated teeth whose roots were filled [...]
There is considerable concern among scientists and the public about the hormone-mimicking properties of many chemical components of plastics, including those found in dental composites. The commonly used Bis-GMA resin uses one of the most controversial of these, Bisphenol-A (BPA). Responsible composite manufacturers claim that there is no unreacted BPA in dental resins, and that [...]
This paper, written by engineer Robert Cartland, who testified about his own experiences with mercury toxicity at the December, 2010, FDA hearings, is a very thorough, deeply researched look at the issues under debate concerning dental amalgam. View Article: Cartland -US Dental Amalgam Debate 2010 FDA Meeting 2012-11-18
