Guest guest Posted May 14, 2002 Report Share Posted May 14, 2002 TIME science writer blasts antiamalgamists. Time magazine's Web site has posted a column by science writer Leon Jaroff that urges U.S. Representative Diane to modify her views on amalgam fillings. The article is a response to Ms. 's introduction of a bill to prohibit interstate commerce of mercury intended for use in dental fillings by 2007. Calling Ms. " scientifically unsophisticated, " Jaroff concludes that her association with amalgam opponents " can only tarnish what has been an otherwise worthy career " and advises her to get over her " amalgam hang-up " and " learn not to be taken in by quacks. " [Jaroff, L. " There's nothing dangerous about 'silver' fillings: But some in Congress continue to insist there is. " Time.com, May 8, 2002] http://www.time.com/time/columnist/jaroff/article/0,9565,235009,00.html Although mercury by itself is classified as a toxic material, the mercury in amalgam is chemically bound to other metals to make it stable and therefore safe for use in dental applications. Meanwhile, a similar California bill (AB 2270) was defeated in committee. [berthold M. " California defeats amalgam bill. " ADA News 33(9):12, 2002] http://www.ada.org/prof/pubs/daily/0204/0426cal.html --------------------------- IRA L. JACOBSON --------------------------- mailto:laser@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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