As biologically-minded dentists, we strive to achieve all the goals of modern dentistry while treading as lightly as possible on our patients’ biological terrain. So while we work to maximize strength, durability, comfort and esthetics, we seek to minimize toxicity, immune reactivity, and galvanic stress. [See also the related article, "Oral Medicine, Dental Toxicology"] The [...]
Here is the latest in a line of articles that refute the conclusions of the CAT studies, that amalgam is safe for children, written by one of the original authors. The last line of this abstract, downplaying the effect of dental amalgam on the subjects' mercury exposure, belies the fact that the CAT studies [...]
This 2013 podcast from Amy Myers, MD, features IAOMT dentist Dr. Stuart Nunnally discussing mercury fillings, biocompatibility, cavitation surgery, root canals, and more. Click here to listen to the podcast.
A significant dose-dependent relationship between mercury exposure from dental amalgams and kidney integrity biomarkers: A further assessment of the Casa Pia children’s dental amalgam trial DA Geier, T Carmody, JK Kern, PG King and MR Geier Human and Experimental Toxicology 32(4) 434–440. 2013. Abstract Dental amalgams are a commonly used dental restorative material. Amalgams are [...]
This segment from the Dr. Oz show on March 28, 2013 features IAOMT dentist Dr. Gerald Curatola. Click here to watch the segment.
The author of this 2013 research article promotes the need for better integration of the dental and medical communities. He explains, “Many disadvantaged adults visit physicians or hospital emergency departments to receive relief from dental pain. Physicians also see patients with general questions or concerns about their oral health. Unfortunately, because physicians generally have received [...]
Many dentists, dental staff, and dental students do not realize that a variety of procedures involving manipulation of an old or new amalgam will expose them to levels of mercury that pose an immediate threat to their health unless they take precautions such as instituting work practices and engineering controls to minimize exposure.
By Michael D. Fleming, DDS This article was published in the February 2013 edition of "DentalTown" Magazine There is a no greater challenge in dentistry these days than accurately predicting the future of dental amalgam use and FDA regulation. Given the more restrictive trends in federal and international regulatory policy with respect to mercury in [...]
In this January 2013 television segment on CBS’s The Doctors, investigative reporter Melanie Woodrow discusses whether silver amalgam fillings should be a cause for concern. Click here to watch the episode from the Doctors.
This authors of this research article from 2013 explain, “Periodontitis has been associated with several systemic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes and respiratory infections. In recent years, the relationship of periodontitis to overall health has been explored by numerous researchers who have expanded our understanding of periodontal disease as it affects [...]
