Use of mercury in dental amalgam for the reconstruction of cavities has been debated by the scientific community due to well-documented adverse environmental and health implications of mercury. The contribution of mercury dental amalgam use to the environmental mercury burden and its contribution to the neurotoxic damage of methyl mercury in children are well established.
To protect environment and children health in Asia, we need to work together to ensure toxic free, safe and sustainable future for the next generation. We work for mercury free dental care and be specific to the children and women of child bearing age in Asia.
The Asian Center for Environmental Health is opening a pathway to work closely with environment.
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