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FDA Expands Dental Amalgam Recommendations

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now recommends that people who belong to certain...

FDA Expands Warning About Methanol Hand Sanitizers

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to warn consumers and healthcare professionals...

Children With More PFAS in Their Blood More Likely to Develop Cavities

Children with higher concentrations of perfluorodecanoic acid in their blood are more likely to...

Lead Contamination Found in Baby Teeth

Airborne lead from recycled car batteries at the Exide plant in Vernon, California, was...

“Root Cause” on Netflix: Can Root Canals Make You Sick?

There is a documentary on Netflix called Root Cause that is about an apparent...

Flossing Linked With Elevated PFAS Levels in the Body

Some consumer behaviors including the use of Oral-B Glide dental floss contribute to elevated...

10 Tips for Avoiding a Toxic Workplace

It’s easy to assume when you work in the dental industry that one practice...

9/11 Responders May Face Greater Throat and Tongue Cancer Risks

Many first responders perished during the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. And 16...

Environmental Group Sues to Reinstate Amalgam Separator Rule

On December 15, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule requiring...

FDA Issues Warning on Belladonna in Teething Products

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a...