Dentists' restorative decision‐making and implications for an ‘amalgamless’ profession. Part 5: knowledge factors

• Published in: Australian dental journal Vol. 62; no. 4; pp. 440 - 452
• Main Authors: Alexander, G, Hopcraft, MS, Tyas, MJ, Wong, RHK
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Australia 01.12.2017
• Subjects: Amalgam; decision‐making; Dentistry; direct restoration; Minamata; resin composite; direct restoration; Amalgam; decision-making; Minamata; resin composite

Background A phase‐down of amalgam in Australia is possible given the Australian Government intends to ratify the Minamata Convention. There is little research as to the influence of a dentist's knowledge on decision‐making, which may be of use when determining the impact of any change. Methods...