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European Parliament’s amalgam ban: views from the dental profession
As the European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the UK dental profession has shared its…
Dentistry
‘Not feasible nor justifiable’ – European Parliament votes to ban dental amalgam from 2025
Following today’s European Parliament vote to ban dental amalgam from 1 January 2025, the profession has warned of the impact…
Dentistry
Amalgam alternatives – supporting everyday speed and efficiency
Amalgam has been used in dentistry since the 1800s, when it was first established as a strong, durable and versatile…
Dentistry
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Kevin Lewis – heavy metal
In the 1960s – 1980s, the NHS system actively encouraged dentists to save and restore teeth, thereby creating today’s ‘heavy…
Dentistry
Amalgam alternatives – what is driving the change?
Kemdent explains what’s driving the move away from amalgam and what to look out for when choosing between the alternatives…
Aesthetic dentistry
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Amalgam alternatives
Kemdent explains the reasons why amalgam is no longer the preferred restorative dental material and offer a viable alternative. Amalgam…
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Dental news you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… Junk food TV…
Dentistry
Amalgam – can it still look as beautiful as its compatriot?
Rizwaan Chaudhary makes the case for amalgam restorations and explains why he thinks it is superior to composites. Make no…
Aesthetic dentistry
Diamond is still a dentist’s best friend
A recent customer survey reinforces why Diamond Carve is the ideal alternative to amalgam, Kemdent explains. Kemdent recently conducted a…
Aesthetic dentistry
DDU advises practices to avoid using dental jargon
The DDU has advised dental professionals to avoid using dental jargon when speaking to patients and colleagues. It claims using…
Dentistry
The amalgam quandary
Could the phasing out of amalgam force some dentists into ‘unethically’ claiming more UDAs, Neel Kothari questions. For years NHS…
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What you’ve missed this week
Missed out on this week’s dental news? No problem, here’s what happened over the past seven days… HPV vaccine to…
Dentistry
Amalgam fillings don’t need replacing, DDU warns
New mercury restrictions don’t mean amalgam fillings need replacing, the Dental Defence Union (DDU) has warned. EU regulations that came…
Dentistry
Amalgam phase down needs investment
The reduction in dental amalgam should be supported by investment in schemes to help prevent tooth decay, the BDA says.…
Dentistry