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Title: A dental cloud over a silver filling

Journal Article · · Insight; (USA)
OSTI ID:6054781

For 150 years, silver fillings have been used for cavities. Now some dentists are urging their colleagues to stop using the mixture because it includes mercury, which they say poses health risks. While a small group of dentists have complied, the mainstream profession says the claims are unsubstantiated.

OSTI ID:
6054781
Journal Information:
Insight; (USA), Vol. 6:40; ISSN 0884-9285
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English