Mount Sinai researchers analyse impact of chemical BPA in dental sealants used in children

Researchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in paediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement in children's mouths. BPA is a widely used synthetic chemical that has been associated with changes in behaviour, prostate and urinary tract development, and early onset of puberty. The findings are published in the current issue of Pediatrics...

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