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The Truth about Dental Amalgams

We may never know the truth about dental amalgams, but we are getting closer. On December 15th and 16th of 2010 the FDA heard an advisory panel of toxicology, risk assessment, epidemiology, and pediatric medical and dental professionals, to discuss … Continue reading

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Forteo a Fix for Osteonecrosis?!

A well known side effect of osteoporosis is osteonecrosis. Osteonecrosis is the deterioration of the jaw bone. The jaw bone is important to hold not only one’s teeth but the shape of their face. There have been recent studies done … Continue reading

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Dental Amalgams in the News Again

The environmental protection agency is requesting that the bill passed at the end of Bush’s presidency (on mercury waste in dental offices) be reversed. The bill passed by President Bush allowed for dental offices to voluntarily install machines that separate … Continue reading

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FDA examines Amalgam fillings, are they safe?

The FDA is holding a dental advisory board December 14th and 15, 2010 to evaluate amalgam regulations. In the panel the FDA will focus on the possible risks to pregnant women, and young children.

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