Dental mercury use banned in Norway, Sweden and Denmark because composites are adequate replacements.

Author: Norwegian Ministry of the Environment

Source: Reuters

Year: 2008

Comment:

This Norwegian press release announces that dental mercury use was banned in Norway.  It also mentions bans in Sweden and Denmark.

Abstract / Excerpt:

“Norway recently announced a ban on the use of mercury, including dental amalgam, that took effect on January 1, 2008.”

Citation:

Reuters/PRNewswire-USNewswire Online. Dental mercury use banned in Norway, Sweden and Denmark because composites are adequate replacements [press release].  January 3, 2008.  http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS108558+03-Jan-2008+PRN20080103.