Mercury poisoning cases have been reported in many parts of the world, resulting in many
deaths every year. Mercury compounds are classified in different chemical types such as …

Based on toxicological, clinical, and epidemiological knowledge, the present paper reviews
the status regarding possible deleterious health effects from occupational exposure to …

Mercury is among the most toxic nonradioactive elements which may cause toxicity even at
low doses. Some studies showed release of mercury from dental amalgam fillings in …

Background Unleaded petrol contains significant amounts of monocyclic aromatic
hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, and xylenes (BTX). Toxic responses following …

Considerable effort has been made to address the issue of occupational health and
environmental exposure to mercury. This review reports on the current literature of mercury …

Objectives To evaluate how restoration characteristics are associated with the decision to
repair or replace an existing restoration. The following hypotheses were studied: dentists …

This cross-sectional study analyzed mercury (Hg) levels in healthy Saudi mothers and their
infants (age 3–12 months) and examined the influence of Hg on the infants' …

OBJECTIVES: Using data from dentists participating in The Dental Practice-Based Research
Network (DPBRN), the study had 2 main objectives:(1) to identify and quantify the types of …

Background The effects of chronic occupational exposure to elemental mercury (Hg 0) are
largely unknown. The objective was to evaluate the association of occupational Hg 0 …

This paper sets out the current position with respect to the replacement of dental amalgam
as a restorative material. The environmental impact and the question of possible adverse …