2006N-0352
  

  

  


  

  

  


  

  
FDA Comment Number : 
  

  
EC32
  



  

  
Submitter : 
  

  
Dr. William Harris
  

  
Date & Time: 
  

  
09/05/2006 11:09:41
  



  

  
Organization : 
  

  
Dr. William Harris
  



  

  
Category : 
  

  
Health Professional
  



  

  
Issue Areas/Comments 
  


  

  


  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
GENERAL
  


  

  



  

  
 This joint committee will review and discuss peer-reviewed scientific

literature on dental amalgam devices. Dental amalgam, also called

'encapsulated amalgam,' consists of dental mercury and amalgam alloys. This

joint committee will review and discuss peer-reviewed scientific literature

on dental amalgam and its potential mercury toxicity, specifically as it

relates to neurotoxic effects.





I strongly recommend against the use of mercury amalgams and hope that your

committee will do likewise. There are now many inert and non-toxic composite

materials available to mosts dentists that serve as fillings just as well

and without the risk of the neurotoxicity associated with mercury.



Sincerely,



William Harris, M.D.

1765 Ala Moana Blvd. #1880

Honolulu, HI 96815

(808) 941-8151

HARRISMDW001@hawaii.rr.com