Dental amalgam and other restorative materials: Advisory opinion 5.A.1, American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct.

Author: American Dental Association

Source: ADA

Year: 2002

Comment:

This Code of Ethics and Advisory Opinion from the ADA notes that dentists are not supposed to recommend removal of amalgam fillings in non-allergic patients as a means of eliminating toxic substances.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“…removal of amalgam restorations from the non-allergic patient solely for the alleged purpose of removing toxic substances from the body, when such treatment is performed at the recommendation or suggestion of the dentist, is improper and unethical.”

Citation:

American Dental Association. Dental amalgam and other restorative materials: Advisory opinion 5.A.1, American Dental Association Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct. Revised April 2002.