This article is from the Dental Amalgam FAQ, by anonymous.
Good question. Some governments have. Canada, Sweden and
Germany have officially placed strong restrictions/recommendations
on amalgam usage. However for other countries, the problem has
been that the governments have relied on scientific advice from
thier Dental Associations (ADA/BDA/CDA). These associations,
while promoting an image as independant government
bodies, are nothing of the sort - in fact they are wealthy
Dentists trade unions. They have been pro-amalgam for so long
now that they face possibly unlimited liabilities if they
accepted Amalgam causes CFS/ME/MS/AD etc - so, (in the manner
of the tobacco/asbestos industries) they have adopted a vigorous
pro-amalgam stance.
If you think of the ADA/BDA/CDA as powerful and wealthy dental
trade unions rather than lofty goverment scientific bodies, you
will grasp the situation better.
(A LITTLE FACT: the ADA has 2 patents on amalgam.)
Also make sure to read these books: Poison in Your Teeth: Mercury Amalgam (Silver) Fillings...Hazardous to Your Health! and Mercury Detoxification by Tom McGuire
 
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