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Current Status On Amalgam War

The document discusses the ongoing controversy around the use of dental amalgam. While most studies have found amalgam to be safe, some groups continue to allege health risks. The Minamata Convention aims to reduce mercury pollution and calls for phasing down the use of dental amalgam. It has been ratified by 95 countries. The EU now prohibits amalgam in children under 15 and pregnant/breastfeeding women, but the BDA is working to prevent an immediate ban until more research is completed. The EC will report on the viability of ending amalgam use by 2030.

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Current Status On Amalgam War

The document discusses the ongoing controversy around the use of dental amalgam. While most studies have found amalgam to be safe, some groups continue to allege health risks. The Minamata Convention aims to reduce mercury pollution and calls for phasing down the use of dental amalgam. It has been ratified by 95 countries. The EU now prohibits amalgam in children under 15 and pregnant/breastfeeding women, but the BDA is working to prevent an immediate ban until more research is completed. The EC will report on the viability of ending amalgam use by 2030.

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Current status on Amalgam war

With three major wars and controversies ,


Amalgam war continues to rage on today.
The problem continued to be so serious that
American Council on Health and Science has
determined that allegations against amalgam
constitute one of the greatest “Unfounded health
scares of all time.” because there is no proper basis
for claim as mentioned by organizations like NIH,
NIDR and FDA
The vast majority of past studies have concluded
that amalgams are safe. But, the proper
interpretation of the data is considered
controversial only by those opposed to amalgam.
Minamata Convention
Minamata Convention on Mercury is a global treaty that aims to
reduce the negative impact of mercury on the environment and
human health.
The Convention also calls for a phase-down approach to dental
amalgam and is supported by present policy of FDI.
The Convention has been ratified by 95 countries and signed by
128 countries. Nepal has signed the convention but hasn’t ratified.
Following the Minamata Convention on Mercury, from July
2018 onwards, the EU Mercury Regulation prohibits the use of
dental amalgam in children under 15 years old and pregnant or
breastfeeding woman
Continued…….
British Dental Association (BDA) has worked with the Council of
European Dentists (CED) to prevent an immediate ban of amalgam
until further research into practicalities has been undertaken.
The European Commission will report to European Parliament by
June 2020, and to the European Council by 2030 regarding the
viability of ending dental amalgam use by 2030.

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