Mercury vapor volatilization from particulate generated from dental amalgam removal with a high-speed dental drill – a significant source of exposure

The ubiquitous use of dental amalgam for over 180  years has resulted in the exposure of millions of dental workers to mercury. Dental amalgam contains approximately 50% mercury. Dental workers, including denti...

Source: Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology - July 17, 2019 Category: Occupational Health Authors: David Warwick, Matt Young, Joe Palmer and Robin Warwick Ermel Tags: Research Source Type: research