Way back in 2008, the Center for Food Safety and several other nonprofits petitioned the EPA to start regulating the use of nanosilver, which may be considered a pesticide due to its antimicrobial properties. While the risks of nano-silver to the environment and human health are not well understood, existing studies have indicated cause for […]
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What’s in Your Dentistry?: Nanosilver Edition
Nanosilver is pretty popular in the dental industry. For years, it’s been used as a coating on dental and surgical tools due to its antimicrobial properties. It’s why you’ll also find it used in some adhesives and resins – and a wealth of household products, too, from washing machines to clothing to toothbrushes. It’s even […]