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A Scandinavian tragedy.

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  • 1Division of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5, Canada. dwjones@hfx.eastlink.ca

British Dental Journal
|March 11, 2008
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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • The Norwegian government controversially banned dental amalgam.
  • Concerns exist regarding mercury pollution from dental practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the rationale behind the Norwegian dental amalgam ban.
  • To evaluate the environmental impact and restorative benefits of dental amalgam.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and governmental policies.
  • Analysis of mercury pollution data attributed to dental practices.
  • Assessment of the clinical advantages of amalgam restorations.

Main Results:

  • Dental amalgam contributes minimally to overall environmental mercury pollution.
  • Amalgam possesses significant advantages as a dental restorative material.

    • Conclusions:

    • The ban on dental amalgam in Norway may not be fully justified based on environmental and clinical evidence.
    • Further consideration of amalgam's benefits is warranted in policy-making.