September 7, 2006
Mercury Fillings Come Under Scrutiny
Posted at September 7, 2006 2:25 PM in Dangerous Products
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Consumer groups have demanded that dentists stop using a mercury-laden amalgam to fill tooth cavities. The FDA has promised to take the matter under consideration for further review. The FDA asked the panel to weigh in on whether the study -- a review of 34 recent research studies -- reflects current knowledge about the risks associated with the fillings. The FDA did not ask the panelists to discuss a ban.
