Dental amalgam is considered a safe, affordable and durable material
that has been used to restore the teeth of more than 100 million
Americans. It contains a mixture of metals such as silver, copper
and tin, in addition to mercury, which binds these components
into a hard, stable and safe substance. Dental amalgam has been
studied and reviewed extensively, and has established a record of
safety and effectiveness. Depending on treatment needs, it is one
material available to dentists and patients when considering restorative
options.
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Emerging Issues
Items in this section address emerging issues related to Amalgam.
July, 2009
Based on the results of a comprehensive literature review on amalgam safety, the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs reaffirmed that the scientific evidence supports the ADA's position that amalgam is a valuable, viable and safe choice for dental patients.
- Literature Review: Dental Amalgam Fillings and Health Effects | PDF file/186k
September, 2006
On September 6–7, the ADA presented testimony to a joint panel of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the well-established safety and effectiveness of dental amalgam as a restorative material. At the two-day meeting in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the FDA panel collected facts and opinions about dental amalgam through written testimony and oral presentations from scientific experts including three witnesses on behalf of the ADA, consumer groups, and the general public.
August, 2005
The ADA assisted the Connecticut State Dental Association in responding to some negative press coverage about dental amalgam. The media coverage was based on the results of a poll conducted in Connecticut by Zogby on behalf of a group opposed to the use of dental amalgam. The poll indicated a majority of respondents favor banning dental amalgam in Connecticut. You may find this useful in responding to any negative media coverage in your local media.
- Response to Negative Media Coverage on Dental Amalgam | PDF file/32k
(Posted 08/31/05)
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