SDI ceases amalgam production by 2028

Southern Dental Industries, the world’s leading manufacturer of dental amalgam, announced that it will cease production by 2028 at the latest, as the release of mercury from dental amalgam is a global concern. SDI is the last publicly traded manufacturer fully transitioning to mercury-free alternatives in view of the United Nations ambition to end the trade by 2030. 

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Northern Ireland makes deal with EU on the use of amalgam

The EU enables Northern Ireland dentists to continue using dental amalgam until 31 December 2034, or until the date agreed by the global Minamata Convention, to which the UK is a signatory, whichever is earlier. The conditions for the agreement with the EU are regular reporting and proof of continuous progress in reducing the use of amalgam:..

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Adoption by the Council: Dental Amalgam will be banned by January 2025

Brussels, 30 May 2024: With the adoption by the Council, the phase-out of dental amalgam by January 2025 has been finalized. The European Parliament had already given its approval on April 10 with a majority of 98%. After being signed by the Presidents of the European Parliament and the Council, the legal act will soon be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force…

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Giving evidence to NI Windsor Framework Committee

Stormont risks putting dentists’ wallets over people’s health, say toxics campaigners. Ending Northern Ireland’s use of neurotoxic mercury in tooth fillings will bring significant benefits, without having an adverse impact on everyday life, MLAs have been told…

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