Dental Amalgam Mercury Support Group (DAMS) DAMS was established to fulfill several vital functions: Gather accurate information on the health effects of materials used in dental treatment. Distribute this information to its membership by means of a newsletter. Promote scientific research on dental toxins. Encourage dental and health insurance companies to offer coverage for amalgam replacements, the original placement of alternative filling materials, and detoxification of heavy metals. Require that every dental patient be given the constitutional right to FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- the choice and the opportunity to say NO to mercury/silver amalgam dental for themselves and their loved ones. Promote the public's RIGHT TO KNOW the potential health hazards associated with chronic exposure to mercury from amalgam fillings Ensure that concerned dentists have the right to inform patients of this issue. DAMS is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization working to gain those basic rights. DAMS needs your support in fighting for these rights. Join DAMS today! DAMS headquarters is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. You may obtain an information packet and list of mercury-free dentists in your state by sending $7.00 to the National Dams Office-USA P.O. Box 64397 Virginia Beach, VA 23467 Phone: 800 311-6265 For Canada, the cost is $8.00 Membership in DAMS includes a one-year subscription to the International DAMS Newsletter. Membership dues are $25.00 for U.S. members, $35.00 Canadian and Mexican and $38.00 European. In addition, DAMS carries an inventory of important books that will assist you in your quest to regain your health.