Hi,

I just got this from one of holistic dentists in US:

Back in June the FDA granted petitions to reconsider the classification of Mercury Amalgam (silver) dental fillings. It was originally deemed to be "safe", but multiple scientific studies that were submitted and impassioned pleas have helped them make the decision to reconsider. This is an historic decision that could help rewrite our future... and we need your help.

The FDA's hearing will be held on December 3rd and they are accepting comments from the public as to why they should classify mercury fillings as dangerous.

If you have a moment and can help, it would be greatly appreciated. All you need to do is leave a comment on the FDA's website for the case (http://www.regulations.gov/search/Regs/home.html#submitComment?R=0900006480b04c4f) as to why you feel mercury fillings are unsafe. Personal experiences, research, first-hand accounts... anything helps.

The FDA is holding hearings to review the safety of dental amalgam on December 14-15, 2010. Currently, the FDA rule on dental amalgam acknowledges that “The developing neurological systems in fetuses and young children may be more sensitive to the neurotoxic effects of mercury vapor,” but inexplicably still says that it is safe to expose even these vulnerable populations to mercury – a know neurotoxin and reproductive toxin.

The FDA is now accepting comments from the public in preparation for the hearings, but the December 3 deadline is fast approaching. With the American Dental Association telling the FDA that amalgam is both safe and necessary, it is more important than ever that every concerned citizen speak up now, while we have the chance.

Please, help us overturn the decision by the FDA and properly classify mercury-amalgam fillings. Your opinion and comments WILL be heard by the FDA!

What should you say? Explain how you were injured by amalgam, the dangers of mercury in the workplace, how you do not want your children exposed to mercury, how you did not know that your “silver fillings” contained mercury, and how you benefited from mercury-free dentistry… anything that you feel about mercury in fillings and in dentistry based on your knowledge and/or personal experiences.


Thank you & GBU,
ERM