The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a final regulation classifying dental amalgam and its component parts – elemental mercury and a powder alloy—used in dental fillings. While elemental mercury has been associated with adverse health effects at high exposures, the levels released by dental amalgam fillings are not high enough to cause harm in patients.
The regulation classifies dental amalgam into Class II (moderate risk). By classifying a device into Class II, the FDA can impose special controls (in addition to general controls such as good manufacturing practices that apply to all medical devices regardless of risk) to provide reasonable assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device.
The special controls that the FDA is imposing on dental amalgam are contained in a guidance document that contains, among other things, recommendations on performance testing, device composition, and labeling statements.
For Full Article: http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm173992.htm
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Health Effects of Dental Amalgam Fillings in Children
Scientists supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, report in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association the results of the first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of children.
Both studies—one conducted in Europe, the other in the United States—independently reached the conclusion: Children whose cavities were filled with dental amalgam had no adverse health effects. The findings included no detectable loss of intelligence, memory, coordination, concentration, nerve conduction, or kidney function during the 5-7 years the children were followed. The researchers looked for measurable signs of damage to the brain and kidneys because previous studies with adults indicated these organs might be especially sensitive to mercury.
For Full Article: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/ResearchResults/NewsReleases/ArchivedNewsReleases/NRY2006/PR04182006.htm
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Both studies—one conducted in Europe, the other in the United States—independently reached the conclusion: Children whose cavities were filled with dental amalgam had no adverse health effects. The findings included no detectable loss of intelligence, memory, coordination, concentration, nerve conduction, or kidney function during the 5-7 years the children were followed. The researchers looked for measurable signs of damage to the brain and kidneys because previous studies with adults indicated these organs might be especially sensitive to mercury.
For Full Article: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/Research/ResearchResults/NewsReleases/ArchivedNewsReleases/NRY2006/PR04182006.htm
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Friday, December 27, 2013
New candy eats 'bad' bacteria in the mouth, benefitting teeth
Our mouths are a delicate balance of good and bad bacteria. When we clean our teeth, the aim is to knock out cavity-causing bacteria, while allowing beneficial oral bacteria to thrive. Now, researchers have developed a sugar-free candy, which contains dead bacteria that bind to bad bacteria, potentially reducing cavities.
The importance of good oral health has been emphasized by doctors for years. Poor oral health has been linked to many conditions, from Alzheimer's disease to pancreatic cancer, not to mention cardiovascular disease.
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http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269685.php
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The importance of good oral health has been emphasized by doctors for years. Poor oral health has been linked to many conditions, from Alzheimer's disease to pancreatic cancer, not to mention cardiovascular disease.
For full article:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/269685.php
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Fluoride: Necessary or too much of a good thing?
Community water fluoridation has been around for more than 65 years, and although proponents cite many benefits, the practice has come under fire recently as critics are questioning the amount our children are consuming – and if it’s even necessary.
Touted as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, community water fluoridation has been shown to significantly decrease tooth decay. Systematic reviews conducted by the Community Preventive Services Task Force found that tooth decay in children ages 4 to 17 years old declined by 29 percent as a result of fluoride in the water.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/20/fluoride-necessary-or-too-much-good-thing/?intcmp=features#ixzz2LpwcOHkn
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Touted as one of 10 great public health achievements of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, community water fluoridation has been shown to significantly decrease tooth decay. Systematic reviews conducted by the Community Preventive Services Task Force found that tooth decay in children ages 4 to 17 years old declined by 29 percent as a result of fluoride in the water.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/20/fluoride-necessary-or-too-much-good-thing/?intcmp=features#ixzz2LpwcOHkn
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Thursday, June 20, 2013
BPA from Dental Materials
Dental patients may ask about a widely reported article on exposure to bisphenol-A (BPA) from sealants and composite materials, which was published on September 7th in the journal Pediatrics and will appear in the October print edition.1 News coverage on the article has raised several common questions about the relationship between BPA, a synthetic chemical resin, and dental materials. This "Science in the News" provides analysis based on the current body of knowledge on sealants and composites that contain BPA derivatives (monomers derived from BPA).
In recent years, widespread media attention has focused on environmental exposure to BPA in consumer products (e.g., plastic bottles and canned foods), citing public health concerns and persistent debates about BPA's safety, its reported estrogenic properties, and potential adverse health effects. Of relevance to dentistry, BPA has often been publicized as a chemical that was "found in" or "released from" dental materials, which has generated some misperceptions and inaccurate information about health risks related to potential BPA exposure from dental materials. Many questions have also been raised about the presence of BPA as a starting ingredient in the formation of two monomers that are widely used in resin-based materials: bis-DMA and bis-GMA.
For more information: http://www.ada.org/4795.aspx
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In recent years, widespread media attention has focused on environmental exposure to BPA in consumer products (e.g., plastic bottles and canned foods), citing public health concerns and persistent debates about BPA's safety, its reported estrogenic properties, and potential adverse health effects. Of relevance to dentistry, BPA has often been publicized as a chemical that was "found in" or "released from" dental materials, which has generated some misperceptions and inaccurate information about health risks related to potential BPA exposure from dental materials. Many questions have also been raised about the presence of BPA as a starting ingredient in the formation of two monomers that are widely used in resin-based materials: bis-DMA and bis-GMA.
For more information: http://www.ada.org/4795.aspx
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Recommended Community Water Fluoridation Level
On January 7, 2011, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced plans to update the recommended optimal level for community water fluoridation to 0.7 parts per million (ppm).1 This proposed guidance from HHS will replace the current recommended range of 0.7 to 1.2 ppm for optimal fluoridation of drinking water, which was established by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) in 1962 for caries prevention. The HHS guidance was developed by a panel of scientists from several federal agencies, and it is open for public comment for a 30-day period, which ends February 14, 2011. Final HHS guidance on the recommended optimal fluoride level is anticipated later this year.
For more information: http://www.ada.org/5290.aspx
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For more information: http://www.ada.org/5290.aspx
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Thursday, March 14, 2013
Legionnaires' Disease Traced to Contaminated Dental Unit Waterline
In a recent case report in The Lancet, an 82-year-old Italian woman's death from Legionnaires' disease was attributed to infection with Legionella bacteria from a contaminated dental unit waterline. The case is likely the first documented incidence of Legionnaires' disease (the pneumonic form of legionellosis) that has been directly associated with dental unit waterlines. The report drew online news coverage from ABC News2 and other agencies.
In February 2011, the woman was admitted to an intensive care unit in Forli, Italy, with fever and respiratory complications. At the time of initial hospitalization, she was conscious, responsive and had no underlying disease, but her urinary antigen test was positive for Legionella pneumophila, the organism responsible for Legionnaires' disease. A chest x-ray showed regions of lung tissue consolidation, and a respiratory specimen also tested positive for L. pneumophila. Despite immediate treatment with antibiotics, the woman developed rapid and irreversible septic shock and died within two days.
For more information: http://www.ada.org/6841.aspx
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In February 2011, the woman was admitted to an intensive care unit in Forli, Italy, with fever and respiratory complications. At the time of initial hospitalization, she was conscious, responsive and had no underlying disease, but her urinary antigen test was positive for Legionella pneumophila, the organism responsible for Legionnaires' disease. A chest x-ray showed regions of lung tissue consolidation, and a respiratory specimen also tested positive for L. pneumophila. Despite immediate treatment with antibiotics, the woman developed rapid and irreversible septic shock and died within two days.
For more information: http://www.ada.org/6841.aspx
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