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Is dental amalgam approved for use in Canada and is it judged to be safe?

April 26, 2017amalgam Approved dental judged safe

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Is dental amalgam approved for use in Canada and is it judged to be safe?

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Restorative materials do not fall into a classification for which Health Canada requires pre-market approval. However, Health Protection Branch (HPB) can take regulatory action on any medical device or material at any time, and HPB currently does not restrict dental amalgam in Canada.