The panel -- after hearing two days of testimony from experts , members of the public and dental professionals -- recommended the FDA look at information updated since the agency ruled in 2009 that the mercury in dental fillings is not harmful . Advisory panel recommends re - use of mercury in dental fillings . The FDA ruled in 2014 that the mercury is not harmful . Updated data will be examined , the panel said .
Advisory panel recommends re - use of mercury in dental fillings . The FDA ruled in 2014 that the mercury is not harmful . Updated data will be examined , the panel said .