Exactly WHAT materials are in your mouth?

Dr Wolley is an expert on biocompatible materials.  

 The following information is located on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website:

Glass ionomers were introduced to the dental profession in the 1970s. Originally, their acceptance by the dental community was limited because of problems associated with manipulation of the material, setting sequence, moisture sensitivity, less than expected esthetic value and surface texture.

Recently, dentists are increasing their use of glass ionomer because of the following characteristics:

Now, let me get this straight...recently, DENTISTS are INCREASING their use of GLASS IONOMER!!

One of the reasons for the increase is that the material chemically bonds to the tooth structure and releases FLUORIDE!!! (Please check the library link on this site for internet links on the dangers of fluoride).

Now, exactly who is NIST?

"The practice of dentistry and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) go back a long way--back to 1919.  In fact, the U.S. Army asked NIST, (then the National Bureau of Standards), to look into the physical factors behind good and bad metal-based amalgams for filling teeth.

Ten years later, NIST's laboratory predecessor began what continues to be a collaboration with the American Dental Association whose goal has been the development, refinement and general improvement of medical practice through the invention of new dental materials, tools and methods."

http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/nhouse/nhmouth.htm  

                             Go here to read a MEMO written in 1993!!!

          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:           

Roger Rensberger

TN-5948

GOVERNMENT/INDUSTRY COLLABORATE TO DEVELOP MERCURY-FREE DENTAL MATERIAL

(301) 975-2762

                Oct. 28, 1993                 

Many of the materials used in his practice are manufactured in Germany and Switzerland.

erich a wolley dds