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Mercury-Free Dentistry Is Also a Workforce, Water and Waste Story

WHO’s Senegal update connects dental care with practical environmental work. Reading it well means keeping pilot activities, future targets and demonstrated outcomes separate.

By Maya Bell · October 20, 2026 · 3 min read

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