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Mercury Hazards in Dental Surgeries. 1964.


11/03/2008

MERCURY HAZARDS IN DENTAL SURGERIES.-G. S. Nixon and H. Smith, University of Glasgow Dental School. The presence of mercury is an occupational hazard in the dental surgery. While methods of preparation of silver amalgam have minimized this danger, it is still present during the preparation of copper amalgam.

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The information on this website is not intended to, and does not, in anyway, constitute medical advice. The material is provided for information purposes only. It is based upon the Authors’ personal experiences. Please consult your qualified medical professional. Anyone considering removal of their amalgam fillings should be aware that the process is DANGEROUS as it releases highly toxic mercury vapour. It should only be undertaken by an experienced mercury-free dentist using full IAOMT protocols in order to minimise the risk of exposure to mercury.