Federal Register Notice: FDA is providing an opportunity for interested persons to provide information for a scientific literature review related to the health effects of dental amalgam in humans. Over the years there has been concern about the safe use of dental amalgam because of the presence of mercury. FDA is publishing this notice to gather recommendations from the scientific and lay communities about peer-reviewed journal articles from 1996 to 2002 that address human health risks from dental amalgam. Information should be submitted by 6/2/03. To view this notice, click here.
