EPA Issues Final Rule Requiring Amalgam Separators
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Final Rule regarding the discharge of dental amalgam into sewer systems. The rule will go.
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Europe Votes to Phase Out Mercury in Dental Amalgam
The European Parliament has adopted legislation that will restrict the use of mercury, further closing the gap between existing European Union legislation and.
- March 20, 2017
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Europe Votes to Phase Out Mercury in Dental Amalgam
The European Parliament has adopted legislation that will restrict the use of mercury, further closing the gap between existing European Union legislation and.
- March 20, 2017
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Environmental Group Sues to Reinstate Amalgam Separator Rule
On December 15, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule requiring dental facilities to use amalgam separators to protect the.
- February 16, 2017
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Environmental Group Sues to Reinstate Amalgam Separator Rule
On December 15, 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule requiring dental facilities to use amalgam separators to protect the.
- February 16, 2017
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Australian Government to Promote Voluntary Use of Amalgam Separators
As the US Environmental Protection Agency issues a final rule requiring dental offices to use amalgam separators, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA).
- January 11, 2017
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EPA Final Rule Requires Dentists to Use Amalgam Separators
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule requiring dental offices to use amalgam separators based on practices recommended by.
- December 19, 2016
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ADA Reaffirms Its Support of Dental Amalgam in Response to Recent Study
The University of Georgia recently reported that amalgam restorations may significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body. However, the ADA has.
- October 10, 2016
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Amalgam Fillings May Raise Mercury Levels in the Body
Surface restorations comprising dental amalgam—a mixture of mercury, silver, tin, and other metals—significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to.
- October 3, 2016
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Mercury Presents Minimal Risk for MS
Mercury has a toxic reputation. But it looks like dentists have little to fear, according to a report in the September issue of.
- August 27, 2015
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