ADA Statement on New APHA Policy Regarding Dental Amalgam Dentistry IQ – November 7
The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the recent American Public Health Association (APHA) policy statement affirming that dental amalgam is safe and effective in treating dental cavities. The APHA policy notes that amalgam’s contribution to environmental mercury contamination is minimal, and that limiting or curtailing its availability could have negative health consequences, particularly in low-income areas. The ADA agrees with the conclusions found in the APHA’s interim policy, including its recommendation that dental educational institutions and programs continue to incorporate training in the handling of dental amalgam into their curricula and that local regulatory agencies work with dental professionals to implement best practices for the handling and disposal of amalgam. Review the APHA policy on amalgam.
http://www.apha.org/advocacy/policy
The American Dental Association (ADA) supports the recent American Public Health Association (APHA) policy statement affirming that dental amalgam is safe and effective in treating dental cavities. The APHA policy notes that amalgam’s contribution to environmental mercury contamination is minimal, and that limiting or curtailing its availability could have negative health consequences, particularly in low-income areas. The ADA agrees with the conclusions found in the APHA’s interim policy, including its recommendation that dental educational institutions and programs continue to incorporate training in the handling of dental amalgam into their curricula and that local regulatory agencies work with dental professionals to implement best practices for the handling and disposal of amalgam. Review the APHA policy on amalgam.
http://www.apha.org/advocacy/policy
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