Study shows Irish adults have fewer missing teeth but more teeth with fillings

Some dentists are still using mercury amalgam for teeth fillings, including in children, according to a new study.
Study shows Irish adults have fewer missing teeth but more teeth with fillings

Some dentists are still using mercury amalgam for teeth fillings, including in children, according to a new study.

A report conducted for the Environmental Protection Agency found amalgam was more likely to be used when filling people’s back teeth if they were accessing treatment through the Dental Treatment Services Scheme.

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