FDA to review science behind ruling on mercury in dental fillings

Friday, December 10, 2010 - 13:00 in Health & Medicine

Consumer and dental groups challenged the FDA's analysis that determined mercury released from fillings doesn't cause harm.WASHINGTON -- Less than 18 months after concluding that mercury in dental fillings was not harmful to patients, the Food and Drug Administration is reviewing the scientific basis for its decision.

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