Kathleen Bernardi's Blog
Posted in dental, Dentistry, health, Oral Health on Nov 10th, 2010
Now, what I find particularly interesting is that in the interim, (1915), the National Dental Association (now the American Dental Association) appointed Dr. Price as their first Research Director. What is especially important to take note of here is this: this very important information was covered up for over 70 years by a group that did not believe in his theories.
Posted in dental, Dentistry, health, Oral Health on Oct 6th, 2010
It has been two weeks since my last blog post at which time I wrote about the possibility of elemental mercury exposure being an underlying component to a myriad of chronic health problems. If you were to ask most dental professionals what they think about this possibility, they would likely disagree and defer to the American Dental Association’s stand on this issue; mercury/amalgam fillings are safe.
Posted in dental, health, Oral Health on Sep 14th, 2010
More and more dentists left the society in order to be able to place the highly-profitable amalgam fillings and as a result the ASDS disbanded. Then, in 1859, in what to me is a tragic and ironic twist to this story the American Dental Association (ADA) was formed to support these amalgam-placing dentists without fear of losing their licenses.
Posted in dental, environment, health, Oral Health on Aug 25th, 2010
The good news is; many dentists no longer place mercury fillings relying instead on a number of “white-filling” alternatives because they are a better choice aesthetically and functionally nowadays. What is of concern however is how mercury fillings that people still have in their mouth react to their surrounding environment and if they need to be replaced the protocol for their removal.
Posted in dental, fluoride, health, Oral Health on Feb 23rd, 2010
This week’s edition of Mouth to Mouth will continue to explore facts about fluoride; some of which are sure to surprise many of you.
Unlike many of my colleagues I have refused to support the use of fluoride supplementations over the years, preferring instead to control oral health through home care and diet. It was a gut feeling I had when my children were infants and in light of recent studies I am glad I went with my instincts.
