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11/30/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Heavy metals can cause chronic urinary and reproductive health problems, according to a study on dental fillings by the CDC

Just in case you’re wondering: yes, dental amalgam fillings are bad for you, and according to new data, it may be enough to wreak havoc on your kidneys and your fertility. People with amalgam fillings are more likely to be at risk of chronic health conditions, according to information released by the non-profit organization Dental Amalgam Mercury […]

10/07/2015 / By Chris Draper

Sixty environmental groups call on FDA to phase out mercury dental fillings

Sixty U.S. and foreign environmental groups say the Food and Drug Administration is failing to comply with an international treaty it signed that would weed out the use of dental fillings containing toxic mercury. The Minamata Convention was intended to protect public health and the environment from toxic mercury compounds. The U.S. was the first […]

09/02/2015 / By Julie Wilson

Dr. Blanche Grube explains when it is wise to keep your wisdom teeth at the Holistic Oral Health Summit

Set to launch September 28 and last through October 5, the Holistic Oral Health Summit will feature 34 of the world’s leading experts on the connection between oral health and whole body health. Through online video presentations, dozens of professionals will lend their expertise on the importance of improving oral health, reversing gum disease and preventing […]

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