Bangkok, July 13 -- Health and environment policymakers and experts from across WHO South-East Asia today came together to strengthen collaboration to protect people and the environment by accelerating phase-out of mercury-containing dental fillings and advancing safer, more sustainable oral health care, an official statement said.

"Phasing out dental amalgam offers countries a unique opportunity to protect people's health and the environment while accelerating the transition to prevention-oriented, minimally invasive and more sustainable oral health care. By working together across the health and environment sectors, we can expand access to safe, effective and people-centred oral health services while building more resilient and environ...