The Indian Health Service says it will fully implement the move to mercury-free alternatives by 2027. Already, the percentage ...

Dental amalgam fillings have a bad rap. Advocates argue they are toxic and can harm people. But how common are they?

Dental amalgams, which contain about 50% mercury, have been used for more than 175 years and are valued for their durability and reliability.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning against the use of dental amalgam – a popular filling material that contains mercury – in certain groups of people. Dental amalgam contains a mixture ...