The FDA has will review comments about amalgam submitted from April 28 – July 28, 2008. Amalgam has been under scrutiny for many years because of health, environmental, and occupational safety issues. Listing the ingredients of amalgams on their product labels is one solution under consideration. While this wouldn’t solve the overall problem, it would make users more aware of what they’re handling – and patients more aware of what they’re agreeing to have in their dental work. Many dentists avoid the amalgam issue by placing only composite resin fillings. Another deterrent, disposal guidelines for amalgams have been implemented in 12 states. If you have an opinion or ideas on the topic, tell the FDA!
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SOURCE: Dr. Bicuspid