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The FDA just released an updated statement declaring that amalgam is safe and effective as a filling material.  While we routinely place white, composite resin fillings, Dr. Le keeps amalgam around for the specific (and very rare) situations where it's still the filling material of choice.  It is Dr. Le's position that amalgam is a safe, viable, long lasting material when used properly in the right situations.  Amalgam is also a necessary material to maintain the low cost and higher availability of dentistry to underserved populations, such as inner city or rural free clinics.  We invite all our patients to discuss the pros and cons of the different fillings with us at their next visit.  There is NO such thing as a perfect filling material.  Read on for a comparison of amalgam and silver filling materials.