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Global Pact to Eliminate Mercury Dental Fillings by 2034

11/8/2025

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Countries worldwide have agreed to phase out mercury-based dental amalgams by 2034, a historic milestone.
The agreement was reached at a conference in Geneva with signatories to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The World Health Organization lists mercury among the top 10 public health risks.
Some nations have already banned its use in dental fillings.

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Story summary

Countries worldwide have agreed to phase out mercury-based dental amalgams by 2034, a historic milestone.
The agreement was reached at a conference in Geneva with signatories to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
The World Health Organization lists mercury among the top 10 public health risks.
Some nations have already banned its use in dental fillings.