>From the "mad hatters" of Alice-in-Wonderland times to the dentists of
today,
I've read that mercury poisoning has been a serious problem. I remember
when
Amalgam was mixed in the palm of the hand and mercury went into the body
through the skin. I believe that a mixing pad is required now. X-ray
technicians
now stand behind a safe door. They didn't always. We are always learning.
Judy Down Maine
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 10:21 AM
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Subject: CS>Re: dentists/amalgams
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'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>>
Roger,
I have a cousin who was a dentist and is now retired. He had to take an
early retirement years ago due to MS "symptoms". Since his retirement he
seems to be holding his own... my belief is he has no more exposure to
amalgam removal.
He is Canadian and I don't know what the position is of the dental
community
there. I have tried to discuss this with him but he is not open to the
amalgam controversy.
Terri
