Dentists, dental nurses, and brain tumours.

Author: Ahlbom A, Norell S, Rodvall Y, Nylander M.

Source: Br Med J (Clin Res Ed).

Year: 1986

Comment:

While dental mercury is not the subject of this study about brain tumor rates in dental workers, the researchers suggest that occupational exposure to amalgam could possibly be related to the rates of glioblastoma.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“In conclusion, we think it unlikely that the sources of error mentioned above or factors known to be related to glioblastoma explain the observed excess risk.  Most probably the origin is some occupational factor common to dentists and dental nurses–for example, amalgam, chloroform, or radiography.”

Citation:

Ahlbom A, Norell S, Rodvall Y, Nylander M. Dentists, dental nurses, and brain tumors. Br. Med. J. 1986; 292(6521):662.