title: The benefits and risks of dental amalgam: current findings reviewed.
abstract: In response to recent concern and research findings about dental amalgam, the U.S. Public Health Service conducted a comprehensive scientific review of its benefits and risks. This review would serve as a basis for re-examining federal policy on the use of dental amalgam as a restorative material. This article summarizes the principal findings, conclusions and recommendations from that review.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral Health, National Center for Prevention Services, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Rockville, Md. 20857.
authors.forename: S B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Corbin
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: Kohn
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003723:Dental Amalgam / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D012106:Research; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management; D014481:United States; D014492:United States Public Health Service
chemical_list: D003723:Dental Amalgam; D008628:Mercury