FDA has issued a warning of dental fillings with mercury. The amalgams may pose health risk to those with weakened immune system.

FDA sayas "Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses." FDA continues by writing saying that "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."

Alan Johnson MP, Labour’s Health Secretary, has called for the NHS to consider fluoridating tap water in areas with poor dental health. The effort is aimed to improve dental care.

More Americans are traveling south, across the border to do dental work in Mexico. Since dental care is less expensive in Mexico, number of Americans are using services such as Rio Dental for their dental health.

Citing new scientific evidence, professionals urge the end of fluoridation along with Congressional hearings.

For many Australians a trip to the dentist is not a pleasant experience. But while the mere sound of the drill may rattle the nerves, the decaying state of the dental health system is proving to be of greater concern.

Dentists have warned that increasingly prevalent drug use by young Australians is causing them dental problems. A report from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre suggests that 12 per cent of 24-year-olds have used amphetamines in the past year.

Fluoride damages children's teeth - new dentist advisory to cut back.

The purpose of this investigation has been to study the association between the space conditions of the deciduous and permanent incisors of the same individuals.

Colgate-Palmolive announced on June 15 additional developments and actions by the Company to protect consumers against possible risk from recently reported counterfeit toothpaste. Colgate warned consumers that the counterfeit toothpaste, which has been found in some small, independent dollar-type discount stores, may not contain fluoride and could contain Diethylene Glycol, an ingredient not used in Colgate toothpaste anywhere in the world.

FDA Detains One Contaminated Shipment of Chinese Toothpaste, Issues Import Alert

From Spotting Eating Disorders to Screening for Oral Cancer, California's Dental Hygienists Equipped to Deliver Wide Range of Public Health Services