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Mercury Free” and “Mercury Safe” – What is the difference between “mercury free” and “mercury safe”?

April 26, 2017difference Free mercury

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Mercury Free” and “Mercury Safe” – What is the difference between “mercury free” and “mercury safe”?

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Mercury Free refers to not using mercury silver amalgam fillings. Mercury Safe refers to the safe removal of mercury silver amalgam fillings. The mercury free dentists of the world have been acutely aware of the potential for excess exposure to mercury when removing amalgam fillings, and have devised a number of strategies for reducing the amount of mercury exposure to both patients and dental staff during amalgam removal. We follow the protocol of the IAOMT for safe mercury removal. Click here for detailed information and video.