Mercury Released from Dental Amalgam Fillings in Response to Different Physical Stressors
A systematic review indicates a wide variety of common activity significantly accelerates the release of mercury from amalgam dental fillings.
Comprehensive Integrative Biological Dental Conference hosted by the IAOMT
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) extends an invitation to dental/medical professionals to attend their annual Integrative Biological Dental Conference this September 8th-10th in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference will focus on the latest advances in integrative oral health care, featuring speakers who are experts in their fields.
NEW RESEARCH CONFIRMS THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS MERCURY EXPOSURE FROM DENTAL AMALGAM MERCURY FILLINGS EXCEEDS CALIFORNIA SAFETY LIMIT
Daily mercury vapor doses from amalgams were in excess of California’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) safety limit for about 86 million adults
MERCURY SAFETY COURSE FOR DENTISTS LAUNCHED IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
The IAOMT's elearning course for the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) is now available to dentists around the globe in English, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish.
New Course Teaches Dental Hygienists the Science of Holistic Dental Hygiene
The IAOMT’s Biological Dental Hygiene Accreditation Program was recently launched to help dental professionals understand the science behind holistic approaches that reconnect oral health with the rest of the body.
FDA ISSUES MERCURY AMALGAM FILLING WARNING, IAOMT CALLS FOR EVEN MORE PROTECTION
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns high-risk groups about the potential for adverse health outcomes from dental amalgam mercury fillings. However, the IAOMT, who has demanded more stringent protection from dental mercury for more than three decades, is now calling on the FDA for even more protection for all dental patients.
New Research Examines Infection Control And Other Pandemic-Induced Changes In Dentistry
In the interest of public health, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is promoting a new research article entitled “COVID-19’s Impact on Dentistry: Infection Control and Implications for Future Dental Practices.”
NEW EPA REPORT: DENTAL AMALGAM FILLINGS ARE LARGEST USER OF USA’S ELEMENTAL MERCURY
All dental amalgam(silver-colored) fillingscontain approximately50% mercury. CHAMPIONSGATE, FL, April 2, 2020 / PRNewswire/ --The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is publicizing a mercury inventory report produced this week by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It is the first report conducted by the EPA under the mercury inventory reporting [...]
New Podcast Series Reconnects Dental Health With Overall Health
The IAOMT's “Word of Mouth” podcast features interviews with dentists and other health practitioners explaining how oral health is related to overall health, which is also known as the oral-systemic connection.
New Study Validates Rigorous Safety Measures Needed To Reduce Mercury Exposure During Dental Amalgam Filling Removal
Research published this week in the peer-reviewed Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology (JOMT) shows that the safety thresholds for mercury exposure can be exceeded during dental procedures involving drilling on amalgam fillings.
