The insidious effects of mercury, used in dentistry, on mental performance of dental personnel might possibly be a partial explanation of impaired cognitive function and of inability to initiate corrective measures against the supplementation of a large part of the world population with uncontrollable doses of mercury from dental amalgam fillings. The mercury effects in dentists may lead to a neurotic syndrome comprising increase in aggressive mood, seclusion and reluctance to cooperate with other scientific disciplines.

Key Words

Dentistry, amalgam, mercury poisoning, mental effects.