In these days of ever-shorter attention spans, you can tell you’ve made a real impact when people are still reacting to what you’ve done even months after the fact and without the help of continuous media coverage. Case in point: Dr. Oz’s talking about the health risks of mercury amalgam fillings on his TV […]
mercury-safe dentistry
One of the Most Eco-Friendly Things a Dentist Can Do
A most wonderful and amazing thing happened at the American Dental Association meeting earlier this fall: Some presenters advocated a move away from mercury amalgam fillings for the sake of both patient health and the environment. Hallelujah! The focus of the panel was “green dentistry,” which was presented as not just eco-friendly but “economically savvy.” […]
Dr. Glaros Talks Biological Dentistry with Dr. Mercola
In case you missed it over the weekend, here’s Dr. Glaros’ conversation with Dr. Mercola about the perils of mercury amalgam “silver” fillings and the leading role of biological dentists in mercury-free, mercury-safe dentistry: From Dr. Mercola’s article accompanying the interview: Biological dentists, also known as holistic-, or environmental dentists, operate according to the belief […]
11 Questions to Ask When Searching fora Biological Dental Home
As a group, biological dentists tend to share the following practices: No mercury amalgam “silver” fillings No root canal treatments No metal restorations No titanium implants No fluoride Yes, homeopathy No fragrances No latex No VOCs in office paints Yes, full spectrum lighting Yes, working with like-minded MDs, NDs and chiropractors for patient nutritional supplementation, […]
Safe Mercury Removal
Methods to reduce mercury vapor exposure to both patient and operators during amalgam removal Eye Protection for our patients as well as dentist and staff. Pre-treatment rinse with oral detox, then suction out; repeat when mercury fillings have meen removed. Drape patient in dental chair with disposable drape or oversized bib. Provide an alternative source […]
The Only Safe Place
One Friday, I returned a call to a patient who was bringing her mom in for a dental appointment that coming Monday, as her mom had lost a mercury “silver” filling. She described how she’d picked up the filling with a latex glove, put it in a baggie and sealed it, and put both the […]
Dear Friends, Patients, Partners & Staff
This year will mark the 38th year I have been active in the practice of dentistry. Though I am whelmed with how fast that time has passed, I am overwhelmed with what has stayed the same and with what has changed. What has stayed the same? I was honored in the beginning and am honored […]
10 Questions to Ask a Dentist Before Scheduling to Remove Mercury Fillings
Here is some information that many of you know, and that others are quickly learning. No matter who the dentist is, if he/she goes to your church, coaches your children at camp, has children that you know and adore, etc., you need to know some important information about his/her beliefs and practice ideas. Do not […]