by Office | Jan 26, 2023 | Biological Dentistry
“Biocompatibility” – literally, compatibility with life (bio) – is something we most often talk about in relation to dental materials. When restoring teeth, for instance, a biological practice like ours opts for materials like ceramic and BPA-free... 
by Office | Oct 5, 2022 | Biocompatibility, Biological Dentistry
By Michael G. Rehme, DDS, NMD, CCN If you were building a new house, would you be concerned about the materials being used to construct your home? Years ago, asbestos was used in insulation products, fireproofing, acoustical materials, and floor tiles. We now know... 
by Office | Feb 24, 2022 | Biocompatibility, Cavitations, Oral Health
Recently, we ran across an Arizona TV station’s troubling investigative report on dental implants. Reports of problems with the devices are up. Way up. Analyzing yearly data, there were less than 13,000 reports of problems in 2018. In 2021, reports skyrocketed to... 
by Office | Sep 1, 2021 | Biocompatibility, Mercury / Dental Amalgam
Evidence shows the risk that “silver” mercury amalgam fillings pose to human and environmental health. Even the FDA now advises against them for roughly two-thirds of Americans. Still, many dentists prefer it, especially for filling the back teeth – teeth that... 
by Office | Dec 2, 2020 | Biocompatibility
When it comes to biological dentistry, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach for any procedure, no matter how minor. And whatever the procedure, biocompatibility is key – perhaps more than ever now that dental allergies appear to be on the rise. “According to...