Division of Biomaterials, Faculty of Dentistry, Dalhousie University, 5981 University Avenue, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 3J5, Canada. dwjones@hfx.eastlink.ca
This paper briefly reviews the logic surrounding the controversial banning of dental amalgam by the Norwegian government. The very small contribution from dentistry to environmental mercury pollution and the significant advantages of amalgam as a dental restorative are emphasised.
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Comment In: Br Dent J. 2008 Jun 14;204(11):59318552772