by Office | Feb 10, 2021 | Mercury / Dental Amalgam
When the FDA took a historic step forward last fall with its new guidance on “silver” mercury amalgam fillings, some complained that the changes didn’t go far enough. Certainly, we agree that all dentistry should be mercury-free. But creating change is a journey, and...
by Office | Oct 7, 2020 | Mercury / Dental Amalgam
It was a long time coming, but the FDA finally issued guidelines acknowledging that “silver” mercury amalgam fillings can and do pose a risk to human health. The agency now holds that some people “may be at greater risk for potential harmful health effects of mercury...
by Office | Feb 1, 2017 | Diet & Nutrition, General Health & Wellness, Uncategorized, Wellness
If we were to honestly look at our personal habits, we’d have to admit many of the daily choices we make have the potential to cause us harm. We make thousands of decisions each and every day on what to eat, drink, smoke, how to travel, who to couple with, what...
by Office | Mar 4, 2015 | Heavy Metals, Mercury / Dental Amalgam
The recent news from the FDA isn’t really news. Motivated by an IAOMT lawsuit, the agency finally responded to three outstanding petitions against the use of mercury amalgam in dentistry. Despite the growing library of evidence showing this product’s threat to... by Dr. Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN | Sep 17, 2012 | Dental Restorations, Heavy Metals, Mercury / Dental Amalgam
As the saga continues regarding the safety of mercury being used in dentistry, significant information is being presented not only to the FDA in the U.S. but also to the nations of the world. On Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 2010, Healthy Daily News reported that the U.S....