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Karen Palmer, Mercury Poisoned Dental Assistant- 2006 FDA Testimony As a dental assistant I handled mercury every day for years until 2004 when I was diagnosed with heavy metal mercury poisoning. I am disabled and can no longer work due to the neurological damage from occupational exposure to mercury.
Karen Burns, Mercury Poisoned Dental Assistant - 2010 FDA Testimony Today I want to speak to the panel and urge them to help the FDA do their job. I testified at the FDA hearing in 2006, I watched the FDA panel vote 13-7, based on the fact that they could not prove amalgam was safe. I don't know what happened after that. It seems like they didn't do anything except make claims of safety without proof.  
Dr. Graeme Munro-Hall B.D.S mercury related heart problems and UNEP work Dr. Graeme Munro-Hall BDS discusses his mercury related heart problems and his work towards banning dental mercury amalgam by participating in the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

Dr. Janet Stopka D.D.S. shares her mercury toxicity story with FDA My name is Dr. Janet Stopka D.D.S.  I am a practicing dentist from Chicago.  I have not used mercury as a restorative material in 14 years and my patients are given informed consent.  No one has ever asked me to place mercury in their mouth and they understand immediately its toxic. But many of them don’t know they have it in their mouth!
Dental Amalgam Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Overview The purpose of the MSDS is to protect workers by supplying them with the most crucial facts about the hazardous material at their jobsite, such as the physical properties of the material, proper storage and handling techniques, known health risks and essential emergency procedures.
IAOMT - Safe Removal of Mercury Amalgam Fillings - Video Dentists remove amalgam fillings every day, with no regard for the possible mercury exposure that can result from grinding them out.  The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology has established a mercury safe protocol that protects both staff and patients during amalgam removal.
Inhalation of Mercury-Contaminated Particulate Matter by Dentists: An Overlooked Occupational Risk The vast amount of mercury contaminated particulate matter dentists are exposed to comes from the removal of amalgam fillings. This respirable mercury contaminated particulate matter represents to mercury levels thousands of times over the safety limit as set by OSHA.
Diane Meyer DDS Recovers from her debilitating health problems due to mercury toxicity In search of answers about her debilitating health problems, Diane Meyer, D.D.S., B.S., went from doctor to doctor and was told “It’s your hormones honey,”. Until she attended a seminar and learned of her constant exposure to high levels of mercury vapor.
OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace free of serious recognized hazards and in compliance with OSHA Standards You have the right to a safe workplace. OSHA requires employers to provide a workplace that is free of serious recognized hazards and in compliance with OSHA Standards. David Kennedy shares stories of occupational exposure to mercury in the dental workplace. 
NIOSH - Criteria for a Recommended Standard Occupational Exposure to Inorganic Mercury The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). NIOSH is an agency established to help assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by providing research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health.
The Difference Between Mercury-Free and Mercury-Safe Dentistry Mercury free dentists have been known to polish and remove  "silver" amalgam fillings thereby exposing their patients and staff members to thousands of micrograms of mercury vapor and particulate matter. "Mercury Safe" dentists take every precaution to protect the patient, staff and environment from harmful mercury vapors and mercury contaminated particulate matter.
Mercury leaking from Kerr amalgam capsules during trituration Multiple federal service dental clinics have reported that mercury is released from Kerr amalgam capsules during trituration. Users have reported mercury in the mixing chambers of their triturators and have witnessed mercury ejection during trituration. The USAF Dental Investigation Service contacted The Kerr Corporation, who confirmed mercury is released from its capsules.
Exposure of Dental Workers to Mercury Dentists and their assistants were surveyed for potential health hazards associated with mercury amalgam fillings. Data collected during this study demonstrated the almost complete unawareness of most dental assistants and of many dentists that mercury could be hazardous; consequently, precautionary measures were almost nonexistent.
Mercury toxicity in the dental office: a neglected problem No longer can the dental profession ignore the problem of mercury contamination in the dental office. It is the moral responsibility that the dentist protect himself and his employees from any source that may be injurious to either his own physical well being or that of auxiliary personnel. It is also a legal responsibility under the enactment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
Affordable Dental Office Mercury Screening by Mercury Instruments USA With public concerns related to mercury becoming more common, it is essential to have a partner that you can trust with your mercury compliance needs. Mercury Instruments USA has made it affordable for you to easily prove and defend that your dental practice is compliant with the OSHA & NIOSH (REL) recommended exposure limits for mercury vapor in the workplace.
OSHA rebukes the American Dental Trade Association and reiterates encapsulated amalgam is a hazard that requires an MSDS OSHA has noted the American Dental Trade Association's (ADTA) position that Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs) fall within FDA's definition of labeling. As we have discussed in earlier meetings, this is unfounded.
Chronic neurobehavioural effects of elemental mercury in dentists A significant increase in aggressive mood measured by the profile of mood states was found between exposed and control groups. This increase in aggressive mood seemed to be related to dose, suggesting possible effects of exposure to mercury vapour on personality. 

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Dr. Graeme Munro-Hall B.D.S mercury related heart problems and UNEP work

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Dr. Graeme Munro Hall BDS discusses his mercury related heart problems and UNEP work.

Dr. Graeme Munro-Hall BDS discusses how his mercury related heart problems completely went away after having his amalgam fillings removed and implementing "mercury safe" practices in his dental office. In addition his experiences have inspired him to write a book entitled "Toxic Dentistry Exposed" and work towards banning dental mercury amalgam by participating in the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).




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  • Comment Link Elizabeth Hong Tuesday, 26 April 2011 10:16 posted by Elizabeth Hong

    Thank you doctor for taking the time to tell this story.
    We know it take courage and that is what we need,
    more doctors like you. Thank you.

    Elizabeth

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