# WHO South-East Asia Regional Office

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 5,000 Tonnes of Mercury in Teeth: The Hidden Environmental Time Bomb
2026-07-27 08:20:25 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The phase-out of dental amalgam addresses a major but overlooked source of global mercury pollution, with up to 5,000 metric tonnes stored in human teeth. Ending its use will curb releases into air, water, and soil, fulfilling key Minamata Convention goals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/dental-amalgam-mercury-climate

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