Download or read book Dental Amalgam written by James S. Benson and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A report on the question of whether mercury-containing amalgam used in clinical dentistry produces adverse health effects. Contents: perspectives on dental caries prevention and tooth restoration; highlights of the report; amalgam use and benefits; amalgam risks; alternatives; selection of a dental restorative material; policies on dental amalgam; research; education; regulation; recommended PHS strategy; contributors to the report; appendices.