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ADA News Release: ADA Welcomes Additional Scientific Review of Dental Filling Safety (Posted 09/07/06)

ADA News Release: JAMA Publishes Dental Amalgam Studies (Posted 04/18/06)

Dental Amalgam: What Others Say | PDF file/49k
Information and links from other associations.

ADA News Release: Panel Report Finds Health Claims Against Dental Amalgam Lack Scientific Evidence

Science Versus Emotion in Dental Filling Debate: Who Should Choose What Goes in Your Mouth? | PDF file/120k
The growing debate over the safety of silver-colored fillings, known as dental amalgam, pits science against emotion, and consumers are caught in the crossfire, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).

Dentists Reassure Patients | PDF file/71k
A new survey indicates one in four people have heard that silver-colored fillings (amalgam) are “bad for you” or could cause health problems, despite assurances from major U.S. health agencies that this is not the case. According to the findings, patients who ask about the safety of amalgam during their dental visits are more likely to choose the silver-colored filling than those who do not ask.

Handling and Recycling of Amalgam Waste | PDF file/159k
New guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) encourage dentists to recycle amalgam and x-ray waste generated during dental procedures. “Dentists want to do their part for the environment we all share,” states James B. Bramson, D.D.S., ADA executive director. “By implementing these guidelines, dentists will continue to make their offices more environmentally friendly.”

Dental Materials Chart | PDF file/118k
Comparison of Indirect Restorative Dental Materials and Comparison of Direct Restorative Dental Materials.

Amalgam Bibliography | PDF file/92k
Consumer Update: Dental Amalgams. ...AADR policy statement on dental amalgam restorations. ...Dental amalgam: update on safety concerns...

Tips for Evaluating Information | PDF file/142k
The Internet touches every aspect of our lives, whether we use it to keep in touch with friends and family, research a question, shop for a gift or just read the news. But with all of the available information, how do we know what is trustworthy? To help evaluate and recognize Web sites that are providing credible information, consider the following tips...

Dental Amalgam: Update on Safety Concerns | PDF file/59k
This report of the Council on Scientific Affairs reviews and discusses recent studies concerning the safety of dental amalgam, with an emphasis on studies that have been published since the 1993 review of dental amalgam by the U.S. Public Health Service Committee to Coordinate Environmental Health and Related Programs. The Council concludes that, based on currently available scientific information, amalgam continues to be a safe and effective restorative material.

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FDA Affirms Amalgam Safety
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