Kathleen Bernardi's Blog
Posted in dental, health, Oral Health on Nov 1st, 2011
In a small study recently published online in the journal GUT, the researchers suggest that levels of particular types of bacteria, some of which are found in gum disease, can be linked to the development of pancreatic cancer.
Posted in dental, Dentistry, health, Oral Health on Oct 18th, 2011
Seanol Toothpaste is made from the extract of the raw seaweed ecklonia cava and according to recent research is one of the most complex bioflavonoids ever discovered! A powerful antioxidant, Seanol has extraordinary protective powers and is especially effective at quenching inflammation.
Posted in dental, Dentistry, health, Oral Health on Dec 22nd, 2010
Two days of hearings in Gaithersburg, Md. ended last week with a recommendation from the advisory panel that the FDA examine all relevant scientific studies and evidence presented. pertaining to Mercury fillings.
Posted in dental, Dentistry, health, Oral Health on Dec 16th, 2010
The FDA did issue a reclassification of “dental amalgam” as a class ll device last year but according to groups such as “Moms Against Mercury”, this rule did not go far enough to protect consumers and they petitioned heavily for this meeting. While the FDA acknowledged that dental amalgam “releases low levels of mercury vapors”, the rule went on to state that “clinical studies had not established a causal link between dental amalgam and adverse health effects in adults and children”.
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 Nov 2nd, 2010
Root canal/endodontic therapy involves the removal of the pulp (nerve, blood and lymphatic tissue) from within the roots of a tooth, supposedly sterilized, and then typically filled with a rubbery material called gutta-percha which then supposedly seals off this now supposedly sterilized canal. While the process sounds logical and the procedure routine in order to save a tooth, the anatomy and physical properties of that tooth suggest that root canal/endodontic therapy may not be the safest choice for our systemic health.
Posted in health, Oral Health on Oct 28th, 2010
Michael Douglas’ recent diagnosis and treatment for throat cancer has brought oral cancer into the spotlight.
While other cancers like breast and skin have received a great deal of attention, this may be changing. In the past, throat cancer made up to 18% of head and neck cancers but these days that number has climbed to 33%.
Posted in dental, health, Oral Health on Oct 20th, 2010
On October 1, 2010 the government of Ontario announced the launch of “Healthy Smiles Ontario”, a new no-cost dental program for children 17 and under who don’t have access to dental coverage and who meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Posted in dental, health, Oral Health on Oct 14th, 2010
Many people may decide to have their mercury amalgams removed for preventive reasons but there are a good many who may be experiencing chronic health issues that appear to be related to heavy metal toxicity.
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.
