The Petitioners listed below submit this Petition for Reconsideration pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 10.33, and hereby request that the Food & Drug Administration formally ban the use of encapsulated mercury fillings as a dental restorative material, or alternatively reclassify dental amalgam fillings from Class II to Class III. A. Petitioners: International Academy of Oral [...]
The American Dental Association (ADA) has long been a leading voice in promoting fluoride as a cornerstone of public dental health policy. However, in light of recent scientific developments, the organization's unyielding stance on fluoride is raising serious concerns. This is especially true regarding the ADA's disregard for decades of scientific studies presented during the federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning fluoride added to community drinking water.
A recent federal court ruling has confirmed the current fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water, endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), poses an unreasonable risk of reduced IQ in children. The ruling underscores the need for immediate regulatory action to ban water fluoridation, as it challenges decades of government promotion of fluoridated water as safe and beneficial.
The National Toxicology Program’s (NTP) recent report on fluoride neurotoxicity, provides compelling scientific evidence that fluoride exposure is consistently associated with lower IQ in children. This authoritative report validates longstanding concerns about the dangers of fluoride and highlights the necessity for immediate policy changes to protect public health according to The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT).
Ten significant studies have explored the adverse effects of fluoride, bringing attention to the precautionary principle in public health policy. This article delves into these findings, contrasts them with responses from the American Dental Association (ADA), and discusses the challenges in changing public health policies due to vested interests.
Recent findings from two significant studies have reignited the fluoride debate, suggesting that the dental benefits of fluoridated water are minimal at best.
This article reviews the findings of a recent study by Drs. Bill Osmunson and Griffin Cole, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic cost, benefits, and risks associated with Community Water Fluoridation (CWF).
Alarming Study Reveals Safety Limits are Exceeded for Mercury Exposure from Dental Mercury Amalgam Fillings in Pregnant Women in the U.S.
The IAOMT's comprehensive position paper on Human Jawbone Cavitations provides a thorough analysis and important insights into this complex medical-dental condition and serves as a vital resource for dental professionals, patients, and other stakeholders.
The IAOMT podcast and video series, Word of Mouth is where dentists discuss the oral systemic connection with other health care practitioners.
