Environmental impact of dental amalgam and alternative restorative materials: a systematic review
Whilst the evidence included in this review indicates that both amalgam and non-amalgam dental materials are associated with environmental impacts, confidence in these findings is limited due to the heterogeneity of study designs, outcome measures, and limited comparative data. Further research is needed to inform future policies which aim to reduce the environmental impact of restorative dental activities.
Authors
- Ruth Garside (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1649-4773)
- Hassanat Lawal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5996-5139)
- Clara Martin Pintado
- Jo Thompson Coon
- Simon Briscoe
- G J Melendez-Torres
- Lauren Asare
- Liz Shaw
- Noreen Orr
Institutions
- University of Exeter (GB)
- NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BDJ Open
- Published
- 2026-01-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41405-026-00399-z
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 41.85