Common Organic Compound Found In Many Household Products May Pose Health Risk To Breast Cells Apr 4, 2008
3, 2005) Widely used in products such as food cans, milk container linings, water pipes and even dental sealants, bisphenol has now been found to disrupt important effects of estrogen in the developing brain. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Why Synthetic Estrogens Wreak Havoc On Reproductive System Apr 3, 2008
2, 2008) Researchers at Yale School of Medicine now have a clearer understanding of why synthetic estrogens such as those found in many widely-used plastics have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus, cause fertility problems, as well as vaginal and breast cancers. The study was led by Hugh S. Taylor, M.D., professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Science and section chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Yale School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Health: Glass baby bottles make a comeback Mar 15, 2008
It's also in the protective linings in food cans and dental sealants. The chemical, known as BPA, also has been used to make polycarbonate plastic baby bottles, the most common type, for about 30 years. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Heat causes chemical to leach from plastic Jan 30, 2008
Concern over bisphenol A, or BPA, has grown since August, when a government panel expressed "some concern" that the ingredient used in some plastic bottles, dental sealants and linings of metal cans causes neural and behavioral problems among children. The study in today's Toxicology Letters provides evidence that heat not frequent use may pose the greatest problem. (USA Today)
Health concerns ripple over Nalgene hard-plastic water bottles Dec 26, 2007
With more than 6 million pounds produced in the United States each year, bisphenol A is found in dental sealants, the liners of food cans, CDs and DVDs, eyeglasses, and hundreds of household goods. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Polycarbonate Bottles Raise Questions Dec 24, 2007
With more than 6 million pounds produced in the United States each year, bisphenol A is found in dental sealants, the liners of food cans, CDs and DVDs, eyeglasses and hundreds of household goods. Citing multiple studies in the United States, Europe and Japan, the chemicals industry maintains that polycarbonate bottles contain little BPA and leach traces considered too low to harm humans. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Labels often fail to list endocrine disruptors Dec 1, 2007
Your baby's bottles, even the dental sealants in your mouth. These products contain chemicals that disrupt the natural way hormones work inside of you. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
Premier promises review of controversial chemical Nov 21, 2007
Bisphenol A, the main ingredient in polycarbonate plastic, is also found in thousands of consumer products including office water jugs, food and drink packaging and dental sealants. More than 130 peer-reviewed studies have already associated the chemical with a variety of health problems, including obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, breast cancer and a wide range of developmental problems, says a press release by Environmental Defence. (CTV.ca)
Safety review of bisphenol A to take six months, Ottawa says Nov 20, 2007
Bisphenol A is the chief ingredient in polycarbonate plastic, and besides baby bottles, is used in office-cooler-style water jugs, compact discs, dental sealants and sports helmets, among some of its hundreds of consumer applications. It is often identified by the plastic industry symbol of a seven enclosed in a triangle. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Fluoride safely prevents tooth decay Nov 11, 2007
True preventive oral health care requires a comprehensive approach and must include professional diagnosis by a dentist, regular dental examinations with X-rays, necessary restorative and periodontal treatment early in the development of dental disease, regular personal oral hygiene practices, observance of healthy lifestyle and dietary habits, consumption or application of appropriate fluoride supplements, appropriate placement of dental sealants and patient education. Eva Dahl is president of... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Caring for your kids' teeth Sep 12, 2007
Q: Should my child get dental sealants to prevent cavities. Your Health Tools. (CNN -- Health)
Are plastic bottles dangerous? Aug 11, 2007
It's also found in plastic food containers, CDs, dental sealants and toys. It doesn't stick around long in the body -- which suggests that people are exposed regularly through food, air, dust and by touching items containing bisphenol A.. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
The verdict on plastic baby bottles Aug 10, 2007
Some polymers used in dental sealants and tooth coatings contain bisphenol A.. Exposure to the general population can occur through direct contact with bisphenol A or by exposure to food or drink that has been in contact with a material containing bisphenol A. CERHR selected this chemical for evaluation because of (1) high production volume, (2) widespread human exposure, (3) evidence of reproductive toxicity in laboratory animal studies, and (4) public concern. (Chicago Tribune)
Report on chemical's safety called biased Aug 7, 2007
Dental sealants and fillings. Linings of metal cans, such as ready-to-feed infant formula. (USA Today -- News)
Report warns of perils of plastic bottles Aug 4, 2007
Bisphenol A is used in all polycarbonate plastic baby bottles, as well as large water cooler containers, sports bottles and microwave oven dishes, along with canned food liners and some dental sealants for children. Some scientists say it likely causes reproductive disorders in people. (Houston Chronicle)
Exposure to chemical much greater than thought Aug 3, 2007
Government tests have found bisphenol A used in plastic baby bottles, dental sealants and linings of metal cans in 95% of people studied. While scientists haven't yet conducted definitive studies in people, animal tests have linked bisphenol A which acts like a hormone to problems such as obesity, early puberty, hyperactivity, and abnormal sexual behavior and reproductive cycles. (USA Today -- Money)
Scientists issue warning on chemical Aug 3, 2007
It is used in all polycarbonate plastic baby bottles as well as other items, including large water cooler containers, sports bottles and microwave oven dishes, along with canned food liners and some dental sealants for children. The scientists including four from federal health agencies reviewed about 700 studies before concluding that people are exposed to levels of the chemical exceeding those that harm lab animals. (Los Angeles Times)
Two words: Bad plastic Aug 3, 2007
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 ... Bisphenol A is a building block of the durable light plastics used in consumer products ranging from baby bottles to coffee makers to laptop computers, CDs to dental sealants to food can liners ... 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. (Salon)
Unsafe levels of chemical leaching into drinks, U.S. panel says Aug 2, 2007
Although bisphenol A has been known for decades to act like a hormone, companies have been using it to make everything from polycarbonate plastic baby bottles and office water jugs to dental sealants and the resin linings on the insides of most tin cans. Bisphenol A manufacturers have said the trace amount leaching into food and beverages isn't dangerous to people because it's quickly metabolized into a form that loses its ability to act like a female sex hormone. (Globe and Mail)
Spring Valley elementary Jul 28, 2007
Call the office if you are interested in receiving information regarding a dental sealant clinic being offered by the health department in July and August. Physical and dental forms should be available at the doctor s and dentist s office or they may be obtained through the school offices. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
BroMenn ends affiliation with Woodford Co. Jul 6, 2007
Free dental sealants to eligible children. Women, Infants, Children (WIC) program offering nutrition and food supplements. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More grant money awarded Jun 21, 2007
Funds are to be disbursed as follows; 1,000 will be used to update the oral health assessment needs, 1,000 will be used for administration, and 2,500 will provide dental sealants for those in need. Board members officially approved the Water Supplies, Food Safety and Private Sewage Disposal ordinances that have been approved by the state and county boards. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Study: Cavities increasing in baby teeth May 1, 2007
Experts concerned about growing prevalence of cavities in baby teeth Researcher cites more processed snack foods, unfluoridated drinks Cavities in children's permanent teeth decreased; dental sealants credited Percentage of adults who said they'd been to a dentist in the previous year declined Adjust font size ... That may be at least partly due to the growing prevalence of dental sealants, a plastic coating applied to teeth that protects against decay ... About 38 percent of children and teens... (CNN)
Tooth Decay Among Preschool Children On The Rise May 1, 2007
And more than one-third (38 percent) of children and teens aged 12 to 19 years had dental sealants, a plastic coating applied to teeth that protects against decay ... Although preventive measures, such as dental sealants, have been widely available for years, we need to focus our efforts on reaching children living in poverty who stand to benefit the most from them, says Dr. William R. Maas, a dentist and director, of CDC s Division of Oral Health ... The use of dental sealants increased from 22... (Science Daily)
Mobile health center returns to area Apr 25, 2007
We partnered with SEMO Health Network to provide dental sealants to elementary age children. For more information on the S.H.O.W. Mobile and its services, call Ortiz at the S.H.O.W. Mobile office, located on the Southeast Missouri State University campus in Cape Girardeau, at 573-651-5980. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Into the mouths of babes ... and it may not be safe Apr 18, 2007
And bisphenol A is found in some polymers used in dental sealants and tooth coatings. Avent, acquired last May by Royal Philips Electronics, stands by its product. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
'Inherently toxic' chemical faces its future Apr 7, 2007
It's also used to make the resins that line most tin cans, dental sealants, car parts, microwaveable plastics, sports helmets and CDs. Environment Canada and Health Canada last year selected it as one of 200 substances that a preliminary review deemed possibly dangerous and in need of thorough safety assessments. (Globe and Mail)
Bureau County Board Feb 20, 2007
Heard an update from Loretta Volker on activities at the Bureau County Health Department, including a dental sealant clinic and the Tar Wars poster competition. Heard Prairie View Healthcare had a 76,000 loss, prior to depreciation, in December. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Plastics In Common Household Items May Cause Fertility Defects Feb 16, 2007
BPA is found in plastics, including baby bottles, epoxy resins used in canned goods and dental sealants ... (December 3, 2005) -- Widely used in products such as food cans, milk container linings, water pipes and even dental sealants, bisphenol has now been found to disrupt important effects of estrogen in the developing brain. (Science Daily)
Brush, floss and seal Jan 16, 2007
Kids get dental sealant to protect their teeth, thanks to grant funding ... Mercado and about 65 other students in the Eagle Point School District received dental sealant, a plastic coating that prevents decay when professionally applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth. (Mail Tribune, OR)
StatsCan to test 5,000 people for toxins Dec 22, 2006
Bisphenol A, for instance, is a compound that mimics the female sex hormone estrogen and is the main component of polycarbonate, used to make hard-plastic water bottles and dental sealants. Phthalates are a ubiquitous plastic softener found in many cosmetics and which contribute to the distinctive smell of new cars. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Society: Toxic Toys Dec 3, 2006
Its use is widespread it's found in dental sealants and the epoxy linings on food cans as well as in baby bottles. Studies in animals over the past five years have found that the substance, which mimics the human hormone estrogen, alters brain structure and chemistry as well as the immune system and reproductive organs. (Time.com)
The silent epidemic in our mouths Oct 6, 2006
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Students flash their pearly whites Aug 27, 2006
The mobile dentist office was at Hughson Elementary School on Monday through Friday to provide dental sealant for the students -- mostly second-graders. ADVERTISERS. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Study links chemical used in plastics to breast cancer Aug 26, 2006
As well as plastic bottles, BPA is used in the manufacture of food containers, CDs and DVDs, car parts and in dental sealants. Past research has suggested that BPA escapes from products and may be absorbed at low concentrations into the body. (Scotsman)
Read more... Jun 21, 2006
The grants will fund a variety of programs including a collaboration to provide dental sealants for uninsured children; continued efforts to educate pediatricians and parents about healthy child development practices; and strategies to connect baby boomers with meaningful encore careers that benefit the community. More than 10,000 children who do not have dental insurance will receive free dental sealants through an innovative partnership of three foundations. (PNN Online)
Chemical used in water bottles linked to prostate cancer Jun 10, 2006
The discovery is considered the first direct scientific evidence connecting prostate cancer to bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical used to make the polycarbonate for hard plastic water bottles and baby bottles, and the dental sealants used on children's teeth, among its many consumer uses. The dose causing the adverse effect, given to newborn rats, was set by the researchers to be similar to the amounts commonly found in the blood of people in Western countries exposed to polycarbonate plastic and... (Globe and Mail)
UC research sheds light on prostate cancer, link to fetal chemical exposure Jun 3, 2006
BPA is used in products such as baby bottles, water bottles, microwave ovenware and plastic eating utensils and in epoxy resins to coat medical food cans and dental sealants. It is also found in carbonless paper, compact discs, adhesives, flooring and electrical appliances. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Are plastic products coated in peril? Jun 1, 2006
It is used to make a range of things, from tinted Nalgene bottles, to dental sealants for children's teeth, to coatings on compact discs and the sealants on the inside of most tin cans ... The department believes this standard protects Canadians from all the PBA likely to be absorbed from cans and bottles, and it dismisses the amount leaking from such items as dental sealants and beverage containers as of no consequence. (Globe and Mail)
Want a full-time job? Live chemical-free Jun 1, 2006
It's used to make polycarbonate, the hard plastic found in water bottles and compact discs, as well as the dental sealants commonly used on children's teeth. Other common chemicals to be placed under additional scrutiny are some perfluorochemicals used to make stain-resistant and non-stick coatings for cookware, fast-food packaging, clothing and furniture, along with substances used to soften plastic in children's toys. (Globe and Mail)
Plastics Chemical Tied to Prostate Cancer Jun 1, 2006
It also is used in children's dental sealants and as a resin lining metal food cans. Last year, the California Legislature considered a bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Wilma Chan (D-Oakland), that would have banned children's products that contained BPA or other plastic compounds called phthalates. (Los Angeles Times)
Canada's chemical reaction May 27, 2006
It's also a component in dental sealants for children's teeth and is found in the resins that line almost all tin cans sold in North America. The list also includes some types of perfluorocarbons, which are used to make non-stick, stain-resistant or water-repellant products and are commonly found in fast-food packaging, furniture, clothing and cookware. (Globe and Mail)
U.S. Surgeon General Gives Tips to Parents on Teenagers Jan 1, 2006
Talk with your dentist about fluoride and dental sealants. Make sure your teen has dental appointments on a regular basis, and learn dental emergency care. (PR Newswire)
