European Union

EU Commission Bans Use of Dental Amalgam from 2025

The European Commission has published draft legislation to phase out dental amalgam in 2025....

BDA Northern Ireland Calls Phase-Out of Dental Amalgam by 2030 Unworkable

BDA Northern Ireland has urged the European Commission to reconsider its plan for a...

EU Takes Steps to Ensure PPE Supply

In its continuing efforts to protect citizens and to coordinate the response to COVID-19,...

Four European Nations Introduce Provisions to Phase Out Dental Amalgam

Ireland, the Czech Republic, Finland, and Slovakia have introduced provisions for a complete phase-out...

European Tooth Whitening Products Face Compliance Challenges

Many tooth whitening products fail to comply with European Union or national regulations for...

Dentists May See More Requests for Replacing Amalgam Fillings

As of July 1, dentists in the European Union may not use dental amalgam...

Berlin Declaration Shows Amalgam Has Entered Its Twilight Era

With patients increasingly aware of amalgam’s mercury content, dentists opting for less invasive procedures...

European Groups Meet to Plan Amalgam’s Phase-Out

Non-government organizations focused on healthcare and the environment gathered in Berlin last month for...

British Dental Association Remains Neutral in Brexit’s Aftermath

The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union, with Prime Minister David...

Oral Cancer Test Gets European Conformity (CE) Mark

Vigilant Biosciences has received the European Conformity (CE) mark for its OncAlert Oral Cancer...