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  • Australia is poised to phase down amalgam use following the Minamata Convention ratification.
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Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess Australian dentists' attitudes towards direct restorative materials.
  • To understand factors influencing dentists' decision-making in restorative material selection.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to members of the Australian Dental Association and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
  • The survey explored aspects of and attitudes towards the use of direct restorative materials.

Main Results:

  • 408 dentists responded, with 58% noting consistency in undergraduate teaching.
  • 52% perceived a gap between undergraduate education and clinical practice.
  • Postgraduate education was the primary influence on decision-making, with 96% valuing evidence-based knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • Dental schools must update curricula on evolving restorative material technology.
  • A disconnect exists between dental education and practical application.
  • The evidence base is perceived as complex; clinical guidelines are recommended.