Dr Pint is a SMART CERTIFIED dentist.

Dr Pint is SMART CERTIFIED and is trained in the Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART).  This program, created by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), focuses on minimizing exposure to mercury during the removal of amalgam fillings. What this means to the Patients is that a SMART-certified dentists prioritize safety for both patients and themselves during the amalgam removal process.  Traditional fillings contain mercury, which can be harmful if inhaled. The SMART protocol involves specific equipment and procedures to limit exposure. Dr Pint has undergone specific training on safe amalgam removal techniques. This ensures they have the knowledge and skills to handle the procedure effectively. Dr Pint has been utilizing the SMART CERTIFIED protocol for the safety of his patients and staff since 2011.  

PATIENT PROTECTION PROTOCOL CHECKLIST

Slurry of charcoal, chlorella, or similar adsorbent for patient to rinse and swallow before the procedure
Full body, impermeable barrier, as well as full head/face/neck barrier under/around the dam
External air or oxygen delivered via a nasal mask for the patient OR via nasal cannula completely covered with an impermeable barrier
Dental dam made with non-latex nitrile material placed and properly sealed in the patient’s mouth
Saliva ejector placed under the dental dam
 At source oral aerosol vacuum in close proximity to patient’s mouth
Clean Up device (not essential but preferred)
Copious amounts of water to reduce heat and a conventional high speed evacuation device to capture mercury discharges
Section amalgam into chunks and remove in as large of pieces as possible, using a small diameter carbide drill
After removal, the patient’s mouth should be thoroughly flushed with water and then rinsed out with a slurry of charcoal, chlorella or similar adsorbent