Safety of dental amalgam

This Critical Appraisal is a departure from our usual format. Usually, contributors review several articles about a specific topic. Instead, we have asked Dr. Osborne to review several topics related to a specific issue, the safety of dental amalgam. Despite the increasing use of tooth‐colored restorative materials, amalgam remains a widely used and important part of the dentist's armamentarium. This article provides the practicing dentist with essential information regarding the safety of amalgam. We hope that you will find this helpful as you discuss safety issues with concerned patients.