> ...'If mercury toxicity was a problem then > dentists and dental nurses would have major health problems. They > simply could not do the job they do if the risks were as high as > claimed, since they [dentists and nurses] are exposed to the stuff > several times a day." > > Question: Are technicians and dentists exposed to pure mercury, or is > what they mix to make the mercury amalgam a stabilized form of mercury > the minimizes health risks? Roger
I recall seeing a blob of mercury rolling around when the dentist was prepping the amalgam. As far as safety is concerned, it seems to me that working with mercury -- at arm's length, with rubber gloves, masks, plenty of ventilation -- is quite different than, uhh, sucking on it, 24/7 for the rest of your life. Mike D. [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the SUBJECT line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] Silver-list archive: http://escribe.com/health/thesilverlist/index.html List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
