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• Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) Lawsuits Claim Dental Device Destroyed Teeth, Caused Other Permanent Damage

  March 16, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The makers of the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance dental implant face a growing number of lawsuits over claims the device can ruin adults' teeth, causing permanent damage.

• Mercury Exposure From Dental Amalgam May Pose Health Risks For Certain Individuals, FDA Warns

  September 25, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The FDA warns that dental amalgam made of mercury or metal alloys could release gases which can cause adverse health effects for pregnant women, the unborn, and others.

• Antibiotic Prescriptions Given to Prevent Dental Infections Often Unnecessary: Study

  June 5, 2019

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that dentists regularly overprescribe antibiotics for non-existent infection risks.

• EPA Rule Targets Mercury Pollution in Wastewaters from Dental Amalgam

  December 19, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A new EPA rule will require dentists to separate mercury from fillings from wastewater before it leaves their offices, in order to prevent mercury water contamination.

• Mercury Exposure Risks Posed By Dental Fillings, Researchers Warn

  October 5, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  Americans with eight or more dental fillings may have elevated levels of mercury in their blood, which could cause health problems, according to the findings of a new study.

• Centralization Sought for 3M Lava Ultimate Lawsuits Over Dental Crown Problems

  June 14, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  3M faces class action lawsuits from dentists who say it sold defective Lava Ultimate dental crowns which had a high failure rate and seek to have their cases consolidated for pretrial proceedings in federal court.

• Dental X-Rays May Increase Risk of Brain Tumors: Study

  April 19, 2012

  Staff Writers

  Researchers indicate that dental X-rays may be linked to an increased risk of a potentially debilitating form of brain cancer. 

• Denture Adhesive Use Linked to Neurological Damage, Zinc Poisoning: Study

  April 4, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Researchers in Maryland have confirmed that excessive use of zinc-based denture adhesive cream may cause neurological damage and other problems...

• Lawsuit Over Fosamax Jaw Problems Goes to Trial in New Jersey State Court

  January 20, 2011

  Staff Writers

  The fourth Fosamax trial in the United States is set to begin this week in New Jersey state court, involving...

• Rite-Dent Dental Products Seized by FDA

  January 14, 2011

  Staff Writers

  About $200,000 in dental products made by Rite-Dent Manufacturing Corp. were seized by U.S. Marshals after federal regulators determined that...