Category: Cardiovascular Prevention

EU’s Mercury Amalgam Ban: Why It’s a Big Deal

The European Union’s recent decision to ban mercury dental amalgams is an important step towards prioritizing health in dental practices. This landmark ban takes effect on January 1, 2025, and is an important step towards safeguarding European patients from health risks associated with mercury amalgams – aka silver fillings. Why this is a big deal …

Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring

Of all the preventive testing my patients have been doing lately with their PCPs, the Coronary Artery Calcium Score (CAC) seems to be creating the most confusion. This post is a summary of what I think is important for you to know about coronary artery calcium testing.   What is it? Coronary artery calcium testing …