Exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA) from Dental Sealants is Detectable in Saliva and Urine, and Varies Significantly Between Sealant Formulations

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Exposure to Bisphenol A from Bis-glycidyl Dimethacrylate-based Dental Sealants.

Joskow, R., D. B. Barr, et al. (2006).

J Am Dent Assoc 137(3): 353-62.

Level of Evidence

2b

Purpose/Question

The purpose was to determine whether Bisphenol A (BPA) exposure from dental sealants occurred, and to measure the concentrations in urine and saliva at several time points following initial exposure.

Source of Funding

Government

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study