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Amalgam fillings don't affect children's brain development, says study in ADA Journal

01-25-2008 · EurekAlert!

Dental amalgam tooth fillings do not adversely affect children's brain development and neurological status, researchers report in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

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