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Dentsply Urged to Cease Production of Toxic Dental Amalgam

Dentsply Urged to Cease Production of Toxic Dental AmalgamDentsply International, a leading supplier of many quality dental supplies and equipment, has been issued a wake-up call. At the end of last month, the organization was urged publicly to phase-out the production of dental amalgam, a toxic material known to contain upwards of 50% mercury content. The plea for the phase-out comes just months after 140 nations signed an international mercury treaty, agreeing to do their part in reducing the production, disposal, and adverse impact the material has on both the environment and dental patients. Now, 23 of the world’s leading health and environmental agencies, including Consumers for Dental Choice, have pressured the 2nd largest amalgam producer in the United States to do the same.

By | 2013-07-08T09:04:35+00:00 July 8th, 2013|Mercury Free Dentistry|0 Comments

Fluoride-Free Movement Sees Unprecedented Momentum in 2013

Fluoride-Free Movement Sees Unprecedented Momentum in 2013The beginning of 2013 has been an eventful and progressive time for the fluoride-free water movement. As of March, at least 9 new communities have put an end to public water fluoridation. Elimination of these programs means an additional 372,626 Americans will be protected from the potentially toxic side effects of fluoride exposure, according to statistics gathered by the Fluoride Action Network.

By | 2013-04-01T03:00:03+00:00 April 1st, 2013|Water Fluoridation|0 Comments
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