Mercury Free Dentistry

Dr. Tatarin’s practice is mercury free and mercury safe and is committed to the concepts and practice of biological and health-focused dentistry. His practice has been mercury free since its inception and he safely removes mercury amalgams based on the SMART Certification as developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) , the PROTECT Protocol as advocated by the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine (IABDM) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. The following is our office procedure for removing mercury amalgams in the safest environment possible:

SAFE Mercury Filling Removal and Biocompatible Replacement Protocol

Slurry of charcoal or similar adsorbent to rinse and swallow before and after the procedure
Impermeable body barrier, including full head, face and neck barrier or impermeable body barrier only
External oxygen delivered via a nasal hood
Non-latex dental dam placed and properly sealed
Saliva ejector placed under the dental dam
At source high-volume oral aerosol vacuum (DentAirVac) in close proximity to the mouth
High-speed, high-volume intraoral suction system to capture mercury discharges
Copious amounts of water to reduce heat generated during the removal process
Amalgam sectioned into chunks and remove in as large of pieces as possible, using a small diameter carbide drill
After removal, the dental dam is discarded and the mouth is thoroughly rinsed with water
All protective equipment is removed, a new dental dam is placed and the new biocompatible filling(s) and/or crown(s) are placed

Protective gown for the dentist and dental assistant
Non-latex nitrile gloves for the dentist and dental assistant
Mercury absorbing charcoal face mask for the dentist and dental assistant
During maintenance of the suction trap in the operatory and maintenance of the amalgam separator attached to the main suction unit, the dental assistant utilizes the appropriate personal protection equipment

A suction trap in the operatory that collects all the large amalgam chucks during the removal process
An amalgam separator attached to the main suction unit that collects any amalgam that by-passes the suction trap and prevents mercury from entering the community waste water system
High-volume room air filtration system such as an at source oral aerosol vacuum (DentAirVac)
Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations addressing the proper handling, cleaning, and/or disposal of mercury-contaminated components such as clothing, equipment and surfaces of the operatory