Dental Amalgam:
A Scientific Review and Recommended Public
Health Service Strategy for Research, Education and Regulation
Final Report of the Subcommittee on
Risk Management of
the Committee to Coordinate Environmental Health and Related Programs
Public Health Service
January 1993
Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Table of Contents
Introductory letter from
James O. Mason, M.D., Dr.P.H., Assistant Secretary for Health
Introductory letter from James S.
Benson, Chairman, subcommittee on Risk Management
Members of the Subcommittee on Risk
Management
Preface
Perspectives on Dental Caries
Prevention and Tooth Restorations
Highlights of the Report
Amalgam Use and Benefits
Amalgam Risks
Alternatives
Selection of a Dental Restorative
Material
Policies on Dental Amalgam
Research
Education
Regulation
Recommended PHS Strategy
Contributors to the Report
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