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SADA Amalgam Use & Procurement Survey 2026

Confidential — for SADA use only

About this survey
This survey is designed to help SADA and the DFFE understand how many members are still placing amalgam restorations, what clinical situations drive ongoing use, and which suppliers members are purchasing amalgam capsules from. All responses are anonymous. The survey takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete.
Section 1: Practice profile
1.What type of practice do you currently work in?
2.In which province is your primary practice located?
3.How many years have you been in clinical practice?
Section 2: Amalgam placement
4.Do you currently place amalgam restorations in your practice?
Section 3: Ongoing amalgam use
5.Approximately how many amalgam restorations do you place per month?
6.In which clinical situations do you still use amalgam? (Select all that apply)
7.Do you discuss amalgam alternatives with your patients prior to placing them?
Section 4: Reason for stopping
8.What was the main reason you stopped placing amalgam? (select all that apply)
Section 5: Amalgam capsule procurement
9.Are you currently purchasing amalgam capsules from a dental supplier?
10.Which supplier(s) do you purchase amalgam capsules from? (select all that apply)
11.Approximately how many amalgam capsules does your practice order per month?
Sectioin 6: Future intentions
12.Do you plan to phase down and eventually phase out amalgam use in your practice?
13.What would help you transition away from amalgam use? (select all that apply)