The second, and more traditional choice, is the silver-coloured mercury-based dental amalgam, long favoured for its durability and affordability, particularly in cost-conscious regions like Africa.

A Greens policy to bring public dental services into Medicare — and establish free health clinics across the state — could save Tasmanians $5.4 billion over 10 years, Senator Nick McKim says.

Neither major party is prepared to commit to significant dental policy as recommended by Australia's peak dental body amid lengthening wait times and more Australians suffering from painful dental ...

Somerset Council has made a cross-party plea for urgent NHS dental contract reforms. The appeal follows an NHS Somerset report highlighting deteriorating access to NHS dentistry across the county. The ...

In the Kambele area, artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) is widespread, and gold recovery relies on the use of toxic substances such as mercury (Hg), posing a threat to both the environment ...

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