Chemicals

Seven Methods for Safely Disposing of Dental Waste

Busy practices see a large number of patients on a daily basis. Patients come...

Chemicals May Weaken Enamel in Children’s Teeth

Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting...

California Dentists Required to Post BPA Notice

Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present during the application of some composite fillings and...

Smoking Snuffs Out ‘Good’ Cholesterol

Smoking is a major risk factor for heart disease, contributing to more than one-third...

BPA Fillings Could Lead to Increased Risk of Behavioral Issues

Bisphenol A fillings may have some unintended results. A new study indicates that BPA...

Dangerous Chemicals in Food Wrappers Likely Migrating to Humans

Popcorn popped in a microwave. PAPs are applied as greaseproofing agents to paper food...