Has the implementation of the Minamata convention had an impact on the practice of operative dentistry in Jordan?

Objective: To assess Jordanian dentists' current perception and attitudes towards amalgam and composite restorations four years after the Minamata treaty was endorsed and suggest decision making factors that may influence the type of restoration requested by patients.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted through structured questionnaires distributed to dentists in Amman, Jordan from June 2017 to February 2018.

Results: Of the 1686 dentists who were contacted 758 dentists (response rate 45%) responded to the questionnaire either by email or via field visits.