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Word of Mouth Releases Second Season

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is raising awareness of the...

Comprehensive Integrative Biological Dental Conference hosted by the IAOMT

The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) extends an invitation to dental/medical...

Macular Pigmented Oral Mucosal Lesions: An Amalgam Tattoo Case Report

INTRODUCTION An amalgam tattoo oral mucosal lesion is a relatively common finding. The diagnosis...

Vaping’s Growing Popularity Sparks Concern

Lately, news reports about electronic cigarettes and vaping are appearing on an almost daily...

E-Cigarettes Present Risks to Oral and Systemic Health

Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become hot and controversial topics. Every week it seems,...

Amalgam Concerns Grow in South Africa

Paolo Brogneri, BChD, is a biological dentist in Camps Bay, Cape Town, in South...

Dolphins’ Recovery from Injury Offers Important Insights

“Much about the dolphin’s healing process remains unreported and poorly documented,” Zasloff said. A...

Ceramic Implants and Dental Implant Rehabilitation, Part I

Single-Tooth and Extended Edentulous Restorations BACKGROUND Titanium and titanium alloy implants have been the...

Ceramics Can Deform If Sintered Under an Electric Field

The brittle nature of ceramics can be overcome as they sustain heavy loads, leading...

Amalgam Fillings May Raise Mercury Levels in the Body

Surface restorations comprising dental amalgam—a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, and other metals—significantly contribute...