Asian Center - Environmental Health

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐆. 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫-𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
On March 20, 2025, Attorney Charles G. Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, held a high-level meeting with Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, Director-General of the Department of Health, Thailand, along with senior officials and experts from the Bureau of Dental Public Health, Adolescent Oral Health Development and Risk Factors Division, and the Environmental Health Bureau.
The meeting focused on Thailand’s progress in phasing out dental amalgam in line with the Minamata Convention on Mercury and preparations for COP-6. Discussions also emphasized strengthening collaborative efforts to accelerate the transition to mercury-free dentistry.
Distinguished Participants
The meeting was attended by:
• Dr. Amporn Benjaponpitak, Director-General, Department of Health
• Dr. Pongpol Vorapani, Deputy Director-General, Department of Health
• Dr. Damrong Thamronglaohaphan, Director, Bureau of Dental Public Health
• Dr. Nontinee Tangcharoendee, Head, Adolescent Oral Health Development and Risk Factors Division
• Dr. Nannmanas Yaembut, Responsible Officer for the Phase-Out of Dental Amalgam
• Representatives from the International Cooperation Center, Department of Health
• Representatives from the Environmental Health Bureau
• Punyathorn Jeungsmarn, Plastics Campaign Researcher at Environmental Justice Foundation

🦷🌍 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – 𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬... 𝐀 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝!
Every year, on March 20th, “World Oral Health Day” is celebrated to raise global awareness about the importance of oral health.
This , let’s take action for Mercury-Free Dentistry by choosing safe and sustainable dental care for all!
Oral health isn’t just about a beautiful smile—it’s directly linked to overall well-being.
But did you know that traditional dental amalgam contains mercury, a toxic substance that harms human health and the environment? ⚠️
Bangladesh is leading the way towards Mercury-Free Dentistry! By embracing safe, biocompatible alternatives, we can improve health outcomes, reduce environmental pollution, and support global efforts under the Minamata Convention on Mercury. By saying NO to mercury-based fillings, we promote healthier smiles and a cleaner planet! 🌏
🔹 Choose mercury-free dental fillings for a healthier smile
🔹 Support policies that promote sustainable oral healthcare
🔹 Protect our health and the environment through mercury-free dentistry
🔹 Raise awareness about the risks of mercury in dentistry
Let’s make oral health truly safe—for ourselves and our planet! 🦷