ATTENTION ! ! !
For the sake of any new readers to this newsgroup. Jan is a retired
day care owner/operator, (according to her) who makes a lot of noise
about amalgam toxicity. She is not a dentist, has no training in dentistry,
and does not really understand scientific methods. In addition, she flat
out refuses to engage in any discussion about this issue even when the
specific point of discussion does not contradict her own point of view. She
cannot communicate much beyond pasting the words of other people to
responses, [Many of the quotes do not apply to what is being said]. She,
also, does not give any credit to the person from which she takes these
quotations. Her behavior is very similar to a software program designed
to post specific remarks to key words. Please be cautious if you choose
to follow any advice presented by her.
Recognize that her views do NOT reflect those of modern dentistry. Her
views mirror those of dishonest people who survive by preying on the
innocent. If you watch and read carefully, you will see her accuse anyone
who does not agree with all of her views (uneducated as they may be) of
being a Liar. When that does not get enough attention, she will resort to
calling people "Heifer", "Jew-boy", Atheist, Queer, etc. Her behavior is
certainly not civil nor compassionate.
If you read exactly what her claims are in regard to amalgam toxicity, you
will find that her claims do not make scientific sense. She claims to have
been healed of neurological defects during the time that her bodily mercury
levels would have been at their highest. If she really had mercury
toxicity, she should have been more ill during this time, not feeling better
than she had in many years. She is either badly mistaken, or she is lying
about what made her ill.
Even those individuals who would like to see amalgam banned from use, find
her posting methods, and refusal to discuss any topics, despicable.
Please recognize that there are far more people sensitive to Penicillin,
latex, peanuts, Sulfites and even to bananas than there are people sensitive
to dental amalgam and the metals it contains. None of these other materials
have been banned, nor would we expect them to be banned in the future.
The lack of response (from the dentists who frequent this newsgroup) to
Jan's comments in to this message thread does not represent anything other
than the acknowledgement that no one can have a mature discussion with this
woman. Notice how she will respond to this message with the same slander
and call me a liar rather than engage in any meaningful discussion.

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Stephen Mancuso, D.D.S.
Troy, Michigan, USA
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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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Carlo Hoskins - 08 Feb 2005 21:01 GMT
I guess that just about sums it up, Steve. What's the current frequency of
your posting the "FAQs?" A real pity one has to resort to such measures.
Hope all is well with everyone on SMD...'cept Jan, of course. May the fleas
of a thousand camels infest her hairy armpits. She has long, flowing hair,
you know...from both armpits.
Later on,
Carlo
> ATTENTION ! ! !
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> woman. Notice how she will respond to this message with the same slander
> and call me a liar rather than engage in any meaningful discussion.
Dr Steve - 09 Feb 2005 00:16 GMT
Hey Pal,
Give a great big Italian hug to that lovely wife and daughter of yours. I
miss you guys! We should plan to get together soon. Salvatore has a long
Spring break in March/April.
Unfortunately, the FAQ has to be posted from time to time. I started out
every week, but felt that was too annoying. I try to keep it current enough
that a casual reader who logs in for the first time would have the
opportunity to consider the source when reading postings from any of the
"Amalgam-Hydra". The readers should have the point of view of trained
professionals as well as the evangelical anti-dentites. Then, the casual
reader can make up his/her own mind. Dan had a very well worded message
that he posts from time to time as well.
Happy strumming and Best wishes

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This posting is intended for informational or conversational purposes only.
Always seek the opinion of a licensed dental professional before acting on
the advice or opinion expressed here. Only a dentist who has examined you
in person can diagnose your problems and make decisions which will affect
your health.
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>I guess that just about sums it up, Steve. What's the current frequency of
> your posting the "FAQs?" A real pity one has to resort to such measures.
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>> your health.
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Advocate147 - 09 Feb 2005 00:38 GMT
Just writing to write. An offbeat opinion.
Jan, the hydra or heroine. all in the perception.
Have to give her credit for something that some people would do anything for.
Nothing, but nothing can shake her self image. it is one that rivals and
exceeds
George Bush.
Putting it to better use might be desirable but those are her convictions. In
some ways, she is to be admired and no doubt is. What you call harm done, is
help? to some we would call looking for a reason for their malady. Blame
it on crohns, please, that would be more accurate.
Gail