by | May 30, 2026 | Dental Fillings
SINGAPORE, Feb 7 — Singapore dentists will scale back the use of mercury in tooth fillings but continue to rely on amalgam in selected cases, even as the World Health Organisation pushes for a global phase‑out by 2034.The Straits Times reported that the WHO lists...
by | Apr 30, 2026 | Dental Fillings
SINGAPORE – Dentists in Singapore will gradually reduce the use of mercury in tooth fillings, but will not entirely end its use. While tooth-coloured materials – such as composite resin, porcelain (ceramic) and glass ionomer – are the first-line option in most...
