In a recent article in the Daily mail, a national uk newspaper, it mentions that legislation is being proposed to ban mercury in fillings in the us. Does anyone know anything more about this?

California has passed a bill

"...To prohibit after 2006 the introduction into interstate commerce of mercury intended for use in a dental filling, and for other purposes."

It's a start, but what are we going to do to the people who have been fighting to retain mercury in fillings? ...Like the ADA (American Dental Association).

...In light of the fact that there is NO research showing that mercury, once bound to the other elements in an amalgam filling is safe, and
...In light of the fact that there is abundant research showing that mercury does escape from amalgam fillings, and
...In light of the fact that putting mercury into the mouths of humans is not just a bad idea, it's negligent, especially considering what we have known about mercury for hundreds of years, and
...In light of the fact that the ADA profits handsomly from the sale of amalgam fillings Huggins Radio Interview

The ADA should be legally punished.

If it is being banned in the U.S.A in 2006. How long do you think it will be before it is banned in the U.K ?

I don't know.

California usually leads the U.S. in terms of health issues in politics so it might be a while before the U.S. makes this law throughout.