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Health Service switches to mercury-free fillings

The federal agency serving Native Americans will replace mercury dental amalgams with mercury-free alternatives following a sharp decline in use since 2009.

Summary by Dothan Eagle
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.

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Dothan Eagle broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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