Silver amalgam is a common material for permanent filings in the UK. It is used in around a third of procedures across England. The material contains mercury, which has caused safety concerns in the medical community.
In January 2024, the European Parliament voted to ban dental amalgam. At the time, the British Dental Association issued an open letter to all four UK chief dental officers. The professional body said the alternatives do not “compete with amalgam on the speed of placement or longevity. It believes the ban will eat into clinical time and resources.”
At the BDIA Dental Showcase, Edmund Proffit, chief executive of the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA), moderated a debate on the material's use.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Dental Nursing and reading some of our resources. To read more, please register today. You’ll enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Up to 2 free articles per month
-
New content available
Already have an account? Sign in here