Slowly but surely the manufactures are exiting the amalgam business. The less that is out there the less will be placed. Let's hope the momentum keeps going! See the link for more details. https://mercuryfreedentistry.net/2022/03/17/another-major-manufacturer-exits-the-amalgam-business/?fbclid=IwAR3x9YGainYl7irUoRTaSLe6nC2s0_HDzdJ0s6ZaFzMNm_mbT3TQVMmhR6Y