Dental Materials

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?

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 allied oral health practitioners must have a complete understanding of the potential ________ in the ________ and _______ of materials and be ________ to handle them safely.

what are five places to learn about dental materials?

what do dental materials manufactuers, manufacturers reps and internet all have in common about learning about dental materials?

what is the best place to learn about dental materials?

Who is the father of modern dentistry?

In _____ (year) the father of modern dentistry published his book making him known as the father of modern dentistry? Who was he?

what year was an acceptable amalgam invented? by who?

who invented the first acceptable amalgam

when was the first community water fluoridation? who founded this program?

what does ADA stand for

when did the ADA give its first seal of acceptance?

how long does the ADA award the seal of acceptance?

what does the ADA's professional product review do?

the ADA has set ______ and ______ for mechanical, physical and chemical properties of dental materials to ensure quality

What does the FDA ensure?

the FDA ensures that certain products meet certain standards of ______ and ______

when was the medical device amendment?

what is the medical device amendment (FDA)

t/f only the dentist is responsible for understanding the potential hazards of dental materials
True False

who is the father of community water fluoridation?

which regulatory agency is responsible for the safety and efficacy of dental materials?