

Huggins claimed the device could detect “positive or negative charged dental fillings.” The FDA determined the device was being promoted with scientifically unsubstantiated claims. Huggins was investigated for marketing a device without FDA approval.

In 1995, the center was closed amidst a series of lawsuits claiming negligence and fraud. Huggins claimed the profits funded research and free care, patients would spend two weeks having extensive treatment including the removal of amalgam fillings. He created the Huggins Diagnostic Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In 1973, he began studying mercury toxicity and its impact on human health. Huggins played a major role in generating controversy over the use of amalgam fillings. Price’s studies were found to be flawed in the sense that they lacked proper control groups, used excessive doses of bacteria, and had bacterial contamination during teeth extraction, leading to experimental biases.ĭr. Price’s death the Journal of the American Dental Association released a special review issue confirming the shift of standard of care from extraction back to endodontic treatment. In the 1930s the focal infection theory began to be reexamined when new research shed doubt on the results of previous studies. The theory resulted in many extracted teeth and removal of tonsils. He formed a theory called “focal infection theory.” Focal infection theory is a concept that claims many chronic diseases are caused by focal infection or localized infection. Price spent 25 years of his career researching the relationship between root canal therapy and systemic disease. Price was a Canadian dentist known primarily for his theories on the relationship between nutrition, dental health, and physical health. I wanted to learn more about these individuals, so I did a little research, and this is what I found:ĭr. But first, I would like to introduce you to the three doctors cited in this documentary, Dr. I wrote down a few of the statements made in the movie that I researched and would like to share what I have found. I decided to watch the documentary for the sole purpose of preparing myself for the many questions I anticipate from my patients. If you haven’t heard, let me be the first to introduce you to a documentary on Netflix called “Root Cause.” The documentary follows an individual’s experience with root canal treatment, and the alleged systemic issues he claims is directly associated with root canal treatment.
