Court Won't Force FDA to Restrict Mercury Dental Fillings As Risky

[Omaha Steve]

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Court Won't Force FDA to Restrict Mercury Dental Fillings As Risky
04-13-2007 9:46 AM

WASHINGTON (Associated Press) -- A federal appeals court said Friday it could not force the Food and Drug Administration to tighten restrictions on dental fillings containing mercury.

Advocacy groups sought to ban the use of such fillings and to force the FDA to classify them as risky, subjecting them to tougher regulations.

The groups say the fillings pose health risks to patients who inhale mercury vapors and dental office employees who handle the materials.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit unanimously ruled that, while certain FDA actions can be appealed, the court has no jurisdiction to review agency inaction.

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1. Barsteds.

I had all mine removed, replaced with Cerex, and my root canals removed as well.