Hi again <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

You could write and request that your original dental records be forwarded to your new dentist - simple. No need to wait for someone to make copies.
Nothing at all unusual about that. It would be the same if you changed doctor. (Of course they now know about your actual reason, mercury awareness, but again its not really their business!)
It wont get anyone into trouble, its normal procedure. Keep it formal and short, or ask your new dentist to do it - that might get a more prompt response.
Yes its true they can get very twitchy, furious even, as and when patients query their use of the Neurotoxin-That-Is-Mercury so basically, just dont bait them.
You arent going to get a straight/accurate answer from these people because they are in denial... and occupationally exposed too remember <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />
(My ex-dentist is medically retired, from what ive heard... well it would be no surprise. One weird thing i remember about him was that he never took that paper mask off, like he was hiding his face / expression...?) Anyway.
Theres no point arguing with these people - you will need all energy and focus for getting well, moving forward!

Oh, to explain, i requested a copy of my records before the originals were sent to the mercury-free dentist in Edinburgh (im in Aberdeen).
It has to be said, they are practically illegible. I wonder if that guy has any clue whats happened to him, or what impact he has had on so many lives. Just 'following orders'. Ignorance really is the most dangerous disease, ach.

Anyway, hope that helps!

Virago

Oh. Just one more thing - another Columbo fan eh? lol <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />