A coalition of 26 organizations is advocating for CMS to appoint a new chief dental officer to strengthen oral health leadership and support policy initiatives. Six notes: 1. Natalia Chalmers, DDS, ...

The FDA this week settled a lawsuit that sought to have mercury fillings banned from the U.S. market. While not agreeing to a ban, the agency has agreed to add warnings regarding the use of amalgams ...

Composite fillings show over 80% success in young children treated under general anesthesia. Bulk-fill methods reduce procedure time by 60% while maintaining high restoration quality. Material ...

Many people are now having their dental amalgam, or silver, fillings removed over concerns about the mercury used in them — ...

"The ADA reaffirms its position that dental amalgam is a durable, safe and effective cavity-filling option," the association wrote. The ADA said it supports some of the provisions in the FDA statement ...

While some countries have already phased out the use mercury use in dental amalgam, the remaining countries agreed to the timeline put in place by The Minamata Convention on Mercury, an international ...

Dental fillings are far from being a pleasant experience, but right now they're necessary to fill cavities and prevent ...

A filling seals a hole, or cavity, in a tooth. This helps treat tooth decay, preventing further damage and tooth loss, as well as the possibility of pain and infection. Having a cavity filled may ...

Dental fillings can be made from several different kinds of materials. The type of filling you have may determine how long it lasts, which could range from 5 to 15 years. Share on Pinterest Dental ...