Occupational exposure to mercury in dentistry and pregnancy outcome

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Am. Dent. Assoc.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.14219/jada.archive.1985.0182· OSTI ID:5526412

Brodsky, J B; Cohen, E N; Whitcher, C; Brown, Jr, B W; Wu, M L

A questionnaire was mailed to dentists and dental assistants requesting information about work, health, and reproductive history. Statistical analysis of the data indicated that there were no increased rates of spontaneous abortions or congenital abnormalities in the children of men and women who were exposed to low versus high levels of mercury in a dental environment.

• OSTI ID: 5526412
• Journal Information: J. Am. Dent. Assoc.; (United States), Vol. 5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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