title: [Occupational risk due to use of mercury in dentistry: a bibliographic review].
abstract: The aim of this study is to present data concerning hazardous waste management in the health area, with emphasis to the utilization of mercury in dentistry. The study was based on a bibliographic review regarding the use of mercury in dental fillings and its potential toxicological risks for patients and due to occupational exposure. The studies also take into consideration national and international recommendations on the use of mercury and its occupational exposure limits. The review of the literature reveals the potential toxic effects of mercury both on the environment and on human health. Given that the use of dental amalgam is still very frequent in dentistry, there is a need for safety regulations in order to minimize the risks posed by dental amalgam in dentistry proceedings based on technical guidelines for its use, discard and final disposal.
authors.affiliation: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, 14048-900. jamylecalencio@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jamyle Calencio
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Grigoletto
authors.forename: Aline da Silva
authors.initials: Ada S
authors.lastname: Oliveira
authors.forename: Susana Inés Segura
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Muñoz
authors.forename: Leny Borghesan Albertini
authors.initials: LB
authors.lastname: Alberguini
authors.forename: Angela Maria Magosso
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Takayanagui
mesh_terms: D003813:Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D008628:Mercury / Q000009:adverse effects; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D008628:Mercury