Evidence of Harm follows three health advocates working to inform the federal government and the public that mercury vapor is released from "silver" amalgam fillings during routine dental procedures.
No matter how diligent one is at implementing the various engineering controls to capture mercury during safe amalgam removal, the unfortunate reality is there will be some mercury particulate that still escapes collection. It is vital to be aware of where the escaped mercury accumulates, how to test for it and how to safely clean it.
Mercury-Safe Biological Dentist Dr. Matthew Young shares his Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique (SMART) Tip of using dental dams & HgX cream to reduce patient mercury exposure.
Occupational exposure to dental mercury often exceeds OSHA safety standards. When respiratory protection is required, employers must implement a respiratory protection program as specified in OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard 29 CFR 1910.134
