STRASBOURG, France: Amalgam is the restorative material of choice for many dentists. It is the gold standard of dental care. However, its popularity has been slowly declining in recent years and so has its use, all thanks to strict governmental regulations. Now, the European Parliament has announced that it will completely ban dental amalgam starting from 1 January 2025—news that came as a shock to many dental professionals and organisations, especially those who have relied heavily on amalgam.