Workplace BPA exposure increases risk of male sexual dysfunction Nov 11, 2009
Funded by the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, this study adds to the body of evidence questioning the safety of BPA, a chemical made in the production of polycarbonated plastics and epoxy resins found in baby bottles, plastic containers, the lining of cans used for food and beverages, and in dental sealants. The BPA levels experienced by the exposed factory workers in the study were 50 times higher than what the average American male faces in the United States, the... (EurekAlert!)
Health Tip: Prevent Cavities Sep 24, 2009
Consider getting a dental sealant applied to your molars to help prevent cavities. Use mouth wash and toothpaste with fluoride. (MEDLINEplus)
A very SIGG deal Sep 9, 2009
Scientists now fear a chemical used in baby bottles and CDs, food cans and dental sealants, can disrupt fetal development and even lead to obesity. August 2, 2007. (Salon)
Bureau Valley schools registration set for July 29-30 Jul 18, 2009
The Bureau County Dental Clinic will hold a dental sealant clinic from noon to 7 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 19 at the clinic located at 526 Bureau Valley Parkway in Princeton. Walk-ins are accepted until 5:30 p.m., but you are asked to call for an appointment at (815) 872-1927. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Seal the State comes to Paragould May 22, 2009
Program provides dental sealants ... Seal the State is a program that provides free dental sealants to second and third grade students across the state ... Dr. Lynn Douglas Mouden, director of the Office of Oral Health, said dental sealants are a great way to prevent tooth decay and wanted a way to make them available to more children when he started the program two years ago. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
DENTSPLY International Inc. Reports 2009 First Quarter Results May 1, 2009
The Company believes that it is the world's leading manufacturer and distributor of dental prosthetics, precious metal dental alloys, dental ceramics, endodontic instruments and materials, prophylaxis paste, dental sealants, ultrasonic scalers, and crown and bridge materials; the leading United States manufacturer and distributor of dental handpieces, dental x-ray film holders, film mounts and bone substitute/grafting materials; and a leading worldwide manufacturer or distributor of dental... (Primezone Releases)
• Community news Feb 20, 2009
Dental sealants at Harrison Elementary. Beginning Wednesday, Harrison Elementary School second and third graders can receive free dental sealants to help prevent cavities ... Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of a child's back teeth, where 90 percent of children's cavities occur. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The Way We Live Now: In quest for kids' safety, perspectives on danger Feb 10, 2009
And how does it compare with the other, seemingly incessant health scares we confront, like panic over lead in synthetic athletic turf or Bisphenol A in dental sealants. Rather than just another wacky episode in the town that brought you tree sitters and the Naked Guy, this latest drama, repeated in various permutations in so many communities, is a crucible for how today's parents perceive risk, how we try to keep our kids safe whether it's possible to keep them safe in what feels like an... (International Herald Tribune)
• To do for you Feb 9, 2009
Dental sealants for Filer ... Family Health Services is offering free dental sealants, fluoride varnishes and exams for second- and third-grade students at Filer Elementary School. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Controversial Chemical Lingers Longer in the Body Feb 7, 2009
It's also used to coat the inside of metal food cans and in dental sealants. It's even found in cash register receipts and recycled paper, he said. (MEDLINEplus)
