Dental Amalgam Fillings Linked to Perinatal Death, Pregnancy Risks
Two new studies associate dental amalgam fillings (that contain roughly 50% elemental mercury) with perinatal death and pregnancy risks.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Fluoride Warnings Issued by International Group of Dentists
PRNewswire-USNewswire CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2017 October is Dental Hygiene Month, but not all dentists will be touting the alleged benefits of fluoride. In fact, the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is using this month to raise awareness of the health risks associated with fluoride. This is especially timely because of recent [...]
World Will Be Two Steps Closer to Abating Mercury Damage
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., July 12, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- This summer, the world is taking two essential steps toward abating the damage caused by dental mercury fillings. Actions by both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to restrict the use of dental mercury are being commended by the International Academy [...]
International Group Supports Global Efforts To End Dental Mercury Usage
CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla., Dec. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Last week, three EU institutions (the European Parliament, the European Commission and the Council of the European Union) reached a provisional agreement to ban dental amalgam fillings for children under 15 and pregnant and breastfeeding women as of July 1, 2018. These actions in Europe are being supported [...]
Any Number of Dental Mercury Fillings Can Be Dangerous
CHAMPIONS GATE, Fla., Oct. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- "The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) warns that any number of mercury fillings can be hazardous to a dental patient's health," announced Dr. Jack Kall, Chairman of the IAOMT Board of Directors. This warning is being made due to recent publicity about mercury levels measured in patients with [...]
IAOMT Launches New Website for Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings
CHAMPIONS GATE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) today officially launches the new website www.theSMARTchoice.com, which includes updated recommendations for the safe removal of amalgam fillings based on years of patient demand, scientific research, occupational safety requirements, and practical clinical development by dentists, it was announced by Dr. Jack Kall, Chairperson [...]
FDA response to lawsuit whitewashes mercury fillings
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 28, 2015 Contact: Glenn Turner, 917-817-3396, glenn@ripplestrategies.com Shayna Samuels, 718-541-4785, shayna@ripplestrategies.com FDA Responds to Citizens’ Petitions Concerning the Mercury in Dental Fillings (Washington, DC) --- In response to a lawsuit filed on March 5, 2014, FDA agreed to submit responses to three citizens’ petitions filed with FDA [...]
Children at Risk For Mercury Poisoning From Dental Fillings, Scientific Journal Reports
CHAMPION'S GATE, Fla., Feb. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT): Dental amalgam may cause mercury poisoning in genetically susceptible children, according to a report published February 1 in the peer-reviewed journal, Biometals. Ironically, this finding arises from several reanalyses of a key clinical trial that is cited by the [...]
