This review offers a thorough exploration of mercury, spanning its historical context, utilization in dentistry, the controversies surrounding dental amalgam, mercury toxicity, exposure routes, and health implications. It synthesizes key discoveries, stressing mercury's significant influence within dental settings. It emphasizes the imperative for increased consciousness among dental practitioners concerning the potential hazards linked to mercury exposure, encompassing its impact on both professionals and patients' health. Additionally, it highlights the ecological fallout resulting from...