Author: Erin Elizabeth

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued updated guidance on the use of dental amalgam, including a safety warning to health care providers and the public. The FDA notes it is recommending certain high-risk groups avoid getting dental amalgam whenever possible and appropriate.  The FDA states these groups may be at a greater risk for potential harmful health effects of mercury vapor released from the device. Therefore, the agency recommends the following groups avoid getting dental amalgams. These groups that may be at a greater risk for potential harmful health effects include: Pregnant women and their...