U.S. Calls For 'Phase Down' of Dental Mercury News provided by Mercury Policy Project Category: Articles Published: 21 April 2011 An amalgam of consumer groups today applauded a move by the U.S. government to support the 'phase down' of dental mercury tooth fillings. In a significant strengthening of a previous Food & Drug Administration position, the new U.S. position was submitted to the "Mercury International Negotiation Committee." It calls for a "phase down, with the goal of … [Read more...] about U.S. Calls For ‘Phase Down’ of Dental Mercury.