title: Dentists' uncertainties about materials and devices: an introduction to the problem.
abstract: Questions concerning evaluation of dental materials and devices by the FDA and ADA are raised. Examples of several products are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore 21201.
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Rule
mesh_terms: D000571:American Dental Association; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000592:standards; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000592:standards*; D015921:Dental Implants / Q000592:standards; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000592:standards*; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000592:standards; D003815:Dentists; D006801:Humans; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D015921:Dental Implants; D003764:Dental Materials