NOHP Puducherry - IDA Puducherry - Webinar on - Phasing Out Amalgam-Based Dental Restorations in Puducherry by 2030: A Public Health Strategy Aligned with the Minamata Convention

Webinar Overview: Transitioning to Mercury-Free Dentistry

Event Title: Phasing Out Amalgam-Based Dental Restorations in Puducherry by 2030: A Public Health Strategy Aligned with the Minamata Convention
Organizers: IDA Education Academy (an Indian Dental Association initiative) in collaboration with the National Oral Health Programme (NOHP).
Date & Time: March 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Dr. Kavipriya .O (BDS, MBA, MPH)

State Nodal Officer, NOHP, Govt. of Puducherry

Roadmap to Mercury-Free Dental Practices in Puducherry: A strategic look at policy and long-term implementation.

Dr. Vignesh Kumar (BDS, MDS)

Postgraduate, Dept. of Dentistry, IGIDS, SBV, Puducherry

Why we need to stop Dental Amalgam from the practice: Focusing on the clinical and environmental necessity of the phase-out.

Key Takeaways

• International Compliance: The webinar serves as a critical step in aligning local dental practices with the Minamata Convention, an international treaty protecting health and the environment from mercury.
• Public Health Goal: Establish a clear timeline to make Puducherry's dental care entirely mercury-free by 2030.
• Professional Education: The session was designed to equip dental practitioners and students with the "why" and "how" of moving away from traditional amalgam restorations in favor of modern, safer alternatives.