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Autoimmune diseases and metal implants and devices

Researchers have identified that autoimmune disease can be caused by a combination of 1) genetic components, and 2) metals (including those used in medical and dental implants and devices), pharmaceutical drugs, pollen, infectious agents, molds, and food allergies (such as gluten).

2024-01-29T17:36:16+00:00April 6th, 2018|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , , |

Share Your Concerns about Dental Mercury with Your Dentist

As a patient, you have the right to know what is being put in your mouth. You also have the right to express concerns about any treatment offered to you, including the use of mercury / amalgam / silver fillings, all of which contain approximately 50% mercury.

2019-03-06T17:00:14+00:00January 30th, 2018|Categories: Resources|Tags: , , |

Safe removal of amalgam fillings in dental clinic: use of synergic nasal filters (active carbon) and phytonaturals

Chewing, brushing, and hot drinks spike mercury from amalgam—safe removal protocols plus carbon nasal filters and phytonaturals cut exposure.

Longitudinal analysis of the association between removal of dental amalgam, urine mercury and 14 self-reported health symptoms

People with amalgam had double the urine mercury; after removal, levels fell and self-reported symptoms were more likely to improve.

2026-09-12T17:21:28+00:00December 1st, 2014|Categories: The Science|Tags: , , |

Mercury vapour exposure during dental student training in amalgam removal

To maximize safety, dental schools should train students to remove amalgam only while using water spray and high volume suction. Alternatively, students should use appropriate occupational hygiene personal protective equipment during amalgam removals.