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Indian Health Service to End Use of Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam by 2027
February 09, 2026

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release:

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Indian Health Service to End Use of Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam by 2027

The Indian Health Service announced today it will end the use of mercury-containing dental amalgam in its facilities by 2027, transitioning to mercury-free restorative materials across IHS and tribal dental programs.

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