title: Reduction of mercury vapour in a dental surgery.
abstract: A restricted survey in one dental practice has shown that a considerable reduction in contamination by mercury vapour can be achieved by the use of a fume cupboard. Failure to employ this added protection may have legal implications.
mesh_terms: D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000506:poisoning*; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000506:poisoning*; D003748:Dental Equipment; D003814:Dentistry, Operative / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011482:Protective Devices
chemical_list: D000393:Air Pollutants; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational