oral health

Officials Lie About Fluoridation Safety

nyscof — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:46:15 -0500

The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) new Fluoridation Position Statement is based on many documents that neither support nor evaluate fluoridation’s safety and/or effectiveness as it claims (1).

Alcohol binges early in pregnancy increase risk of infant oral clefts

harminka — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:57:13 -0500

A new study by researchers at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health, shows that pregnant women who binge drink early in their pregnancy increase the likelihood that their babies will be born with oral clefts.

Virtual toothache helps student dentists

harminka — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:44:16 -0500

Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second Life's virtual dental office.

FDA Warns Of Mercury Dental Fillings

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 05:47:43 -0500

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

Mercury in your Amalgam May Harm Pregnancy

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:33:13 -0500

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."

NIDCR strategies for future scientific success

harminka — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:03:33 -0500

A guest editorial published in the June issue of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) celebrates the successes of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in expanding the understanding of, and improving, oral health in the United States.

Oral health maintenance important for patients with osteoporosis

harminka — Fri, 16 May 2008 07:12:38 -0500

Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover story of the May issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association.

Presence of certain antibodies signals healthier teeth, gums

harminka — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:04:23 -0500

Antibodies present in people with good oral health could become the first tool for dental professionals to assess a patient's probable response to periodontal disease treatments, say researchers at the University of Michigan.

Fluoridation's Unhappy Unhealthy Birthday

nyscof — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:16:03 -0600

Adding fluoride chemicals into community water supplies started in Grand Rapids Michigan where tooth decay is rising along with fluoride over-dose symptoms.

Specialized care is critical to comprehensive oral health

harminka — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:52:38 -0600

There may not be a more feared dental procedure than a root canal, but the key to ensuring a positive experience is choosing the right professional to perform the procedure. Painful root canal treatment is a thing of the past thanks to advances pioneered by endodontists, the root canal specialists.

Fluoridation Not Proven Safe or Effective & May Be Unethical

nyscof — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:36:53 -0500

Adding fluoride chemicals into our food and water supply has never been proven safe or effective. Studies show it's harmful to health

Fluoride Damages the Thyroid, Report Shows

nyscof — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:45:13 -0500

Fluoride added to water supplies and, hence, in your food supply may be contributing to the growing occurrence of thyroid disorders.