Community social responsibility of continued and appropriate use of silver amalgam as dental restorative material in southern India: A cross-sectional study.

Background: For more than 150 years, dental amalgam (DA) has been popular as a dental restorative material. Many organizations oppose its use due to perceived toxicity and environmental concerns. Hence, this study aimed to explore the continued use of DA from a South Indian dental practitioners' perspective.

Evaluation of Parental Dental Fear and Anxiety (DFA) on Adolescent Dental Treatment: A Narrative review.

Background: Parental dental fear and anxiety (DFA) is an important factor, which has an impact on adolescence receiving dental treatment and maintenance of their oral health. It is necessary to recognize and know how parental DFA affects the dental treatment of children and adolescents.

Aim: This narrative review was planned with the objective of evaluating parental DFA influence on adolescent dental treatment.