Consumers for Dental Choice
AdvocacySupport
Ban dental amalgam
Consumer deception and monopoly
Health and mental health impacts
Citizen Petition from Consumers for Dental Choice, et al.
FDA-2026-P-4271-0001Other
Comments
365
Last activity Jul 8, 2026
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Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+94%
+94% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Citizen Petition from Consumers for Dental Choice, et al.
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
- Comment period
- Apr 23, 2026 – ?
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
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Stance breakdown
+94%
Net support
Support349Oppose6Other10
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +94% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Individual
356
Government
2
Advocacy
6
Other
1
Comments over time
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Posted Apr 23, 2026
Apr 27May 11May 25Jun 8Jun 22Jul 6
Support349Oppose6Other10
Support × commenter type
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Other
Individual
96%
2%
3%
Advocacy
100%
0%
0%
Government
100%
0%
0%
Other
0%
0%
100%
Issues raised
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| Organization | Ban dental amalgam | Consumer deception and monopoly | Health and mental health impacts |
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Consumers for Dental Choice AdvocacySupport The commenter, representing Consumers for Dental Choice, strongly supports a federal ban on mercury amalgam dental filli |
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- Jul 8, 2026Comment from Markham TySupportIndividual
The commenter supports the petition to ban dental amalgam, citing personal health issues they believe were caused by mercury exposure from fillings. They share a personal anecdote about their child's kidney failure and advocate for mercury-free dentistry for everyone.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Comment from Myron SuzanneSupportIndividual
An individual is supporting the petition to ban mercury fillings, arguing that they are unnecessary and harmful to both patients and dentists. The commenter highlights the health risks of mercury vapor and suggests that modern alternatives like plastics and zirconium are superior.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Comment from Lawson AlllanSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ban on mercury amalgam fillings, citing personal health issues and a lack of informed consent regarding mercury use in dental procedures. They express a general distrust of the dental profession and the medical system.
Read comment → - Jun 21, 2026Comment from AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ban on dental amalgam, citing personal health concerns and the toxicity of mercury. They argue that the dental industry has been deceptive and that consumers have a right to mercury-free dentistry.
Read comment → - Jun 20, 2026Comment from AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter, a private citizen, expresses personal health concerns regarding mercury exposure from dental fillings and criticizes the lack of transparency from corporations. They support the proposed action by calling for government-led testing, research, and protocols to ensure public safety and honest labeling.
Read comment → - Jun 16, 2026Comment from Jones JanaSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 13, 2026Comment from Collins PeggySupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 11, 2026Comment from Gans FloSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 9, 2026Comment from Mertz Mary AnnSupportIndividual
An individual consumer is urging the agency to ban mercury fillings in the dental industry to protect public health. They also request that insurance coverage be expanded to include mercury-free and holistic dental treatments.
Read comment → - Jun 8, 2026Comment from Fior TimothySupportIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter, identifying as a physician who suffered from mercury poisoning, strongly supports a ban on mercury amalgam fillings. They argue that these fillings release neurotoxic mercury vapor into the bloodstream and tissues, causing significant health issues like fatigue and brain fog.
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