Dental amalgams, which contain about 50% mercury, have been used for more than 175 years and are valued for their durability and reliability.

Singapore dentists will gradually reduce mercury use in tooth fillings, despite a WHO call for a phase-out, prioritising ...

A recent shift in the U.S. government's position on mercury is rekindling the debate over the future of dental amalgam. “The world's environmental leaders agreed that we must take immediate action to ...

An alarming new study reveals a correlation between the mercury vapor released from mercury dental fillings & elevated levels of mercury in pregnant women The FDA's warnings on amalgam are ...

The FDA should end its outdated approval of mercury dental amalgam, require clear and prominent disclosure of mercury-related health risks, and actively promote safer alternatives nationwide.

FARGO — A global message has begun in Fargo with a goal to positively impact the health of Indigenous people throughout the Americas. The call to end the use of dental amalgam — a mixture of metals, ...

Studies show too much mercury exposure can affect brain and kidney function. For 150 years, dentists have used a mercury-based silver amalgam to fill cavities. But is it safe? Andrea Kontos said she ...

Natural look: If appearance is a concern, the natural coloring of composite fillings may be a good fit. These fillings are less noticeable in the mouth than alternatives. 1 Use on any tooth: Because ...

Silver dental fillings contain mercury, and the government for the first time is warning that they may pose a safety concern for pregnant women and young children. The Food and Drug Administration ...