All dentists who use amalgam are guilty of clearly unethical actions (& likely illegal actions)

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All dentist who use amalgam are clearly guilty of unethical ( & likely illegal)

actions for not showing and not following MSDS instructions regarding a known

highly toxic product. Deliberate violation of such warnings is unethical at best

and likely can be shown to be illegal. Dentist commonly violate most of the

contraindications on the MSDS and likewise the Warnings, and do not advise the

patients of the facts or the warning in using this extremely toxic product on

the patient. That is unethical at best, and should be illegal (I suspect it

could be shown to be so at least in some states).

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Dispersalloy Dental Amalgam

http://www.vtce.org/mercury/MSDS-fda.pdf

Contraindication __

T he use dental amalgam is contraindicated:

- In proximal or occlusal contact to dissimilar metal restorations

- In patients with severe renal disease,

- In patients with known allergies to amalgams,

- For retrograde or endodontic filling,

- As a filling material for cast crown,

- In children 6 and under,

- In expectant mothers.

Side Effects/ Warning

This product contains mercury, which is known by the state of California to

cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Prior to use, read the MSDS information and product

instructions for this item.

Exposure to mercury may cause irritation to skin, eyes, respiratory tract and

mucus membrane. In individual cases hypersensitivity reactions, allergies or

electrochemically caused local reactions have been observed. Due to

electrochemical processes, the lichen planus of the mucosa may develop.

Mercury may be a skin sensitizer, pulmonary sensitizer, nephrotoxin and

neurotoxin.

After placement or removal of amalgam restorations, there is a temporary

increase of the mercury concentration in the blood and urine.

Mercury expressed during condensation and unset amalgam may cause amalgamation

or galvanic effect if in contact with other metal restorations. If symptoms

persist, the amalgam should be replaced by a different material.

Removal of clinically acceptable amalgam restorations should be avoided to

minimize mercury exposure, especially in expectant mothers.

The number of amalgam restorations for one patient should be kept to a minimum.

Inhalation of mercury vapor by dental staff may be avoided by proper handling of

the amalgam, the use of masks, along with adequate ventilation.

Avoid contact with skin and wear safety glasses and gloves.

Store amalgam in welI sealed containers. Regulations for disposal be observed.

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