Okay so, James, back to what you were talking about and more or less to answer your question. There are many different protocols and many different "best" dentists out there. I don't think that anyone on this forum cares to get back on the "my dentist is best" bandwagon. This is a free forum where people are entitled to different opinions and different dentists. This forum is not dedicated to any dentist or his protocol.

James, If you care to go to a dentist whose protocol you truly agree with............that is great and we wish you the best. I, however, feel that you need to take your rubber dam concern seriously. Please look at this link http://www.holisticmed.com/dental/amalgam/iaomt.txt
It shows the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology protocol for mercury/silver filling removal.

Granted, this is for the States and not the UK. Just the same they are an agency that is concerned about safe amalgam removal. Hope that this helps. It isn't meant to step on toes, just to give two sides of the coin. This way you can make an informed decision for yourself.

Kathi <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />