what is the science of dealing with the development, properties, manipulation, care, evolution, and evaluation of materials used in the treatment and prevention of dental disease?
Duh duh dental materials
which allied oral health practitioners must have a complete understanding of the potential hazards in the manipulation and disposal of materials and be trained to handle them safely?
ALL of the them! Yes that means you!
ALL allied oral health practitioners must have a complete understanding of the potential ________ in the ________ and _______ of materials and be ________ to handle them safely.
hazards
manipulation
disposal
trained
what are five places to learn about dental materials?
professional journals
dental materials manufacturers
manufacturers reps
internet
dental meetings
what do dental materials manufactuers, manufacturers reps and internet all have in common about learning about dental materials?
BIASED
what is the best place to learn about dental materials?
dental meetings
Who is the father of modern dentistry?
Pierre Fuchard
In _____ (year) the father of modern dentistry published his book making him known as the father of modern dentistry? Who was he?
1728
Pierre Fuchard
what year was an acceptable amalgam invented? by who?
1895
G.V. Black
who invented the first acceptable amalgam
G.V. Black
when was the first community water fluoridation? who founded this program?
1945
McKay
what does ADA stand for
American Dental Association
when did the ADA give its first seal of acceptance?
1931
how long does the ADA award the seal of acceptance?
5 years
what does the ADA's professional product review do?
reviews dental drugs, instruments, materials and equipment for safety and effectiveness
the ADA has set ______ and ______ for mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials to ensure quality
standards and specificaitons
What does the FDA ensure?
that certain products meet certain standards of safety and efficacy
the FDA ensures that certain products meet certain standards of ______ and ______
safety and efficacy
when was the medical device amendment?
1976
what is the medical device amendment (FDA)
regulatory authority over medical and dental devices (including dental materials)
t/f only the dentist is responsible for understanding the potential hazards of dental materials
FALSE
who is the father of community water fluoridation?
Dr. Frederick McKay
which regulatory agency is responsible for the safety and efficacy of dental materials?
