A survey of amalgam use to guide dental education curriculums.

Aynaz KhodayariAbbas JessaniAbiola AdeniyiGreg AndersonLaura E TamGrace Mendonça De Souza

Published in: Journal of dental education (2023)

Decreased amalgam use was reported by later dental graduates and private practitioners; this may be impacted by familiarity with dental amalgam. As amalgam remains a safe and effective dental material, its removal may not be prudent. Dental educators play a crucial role in the future of amalgam opinion and use.

Keyphrases

oral health
healthcare
primary care
general practice
quality improvement