title: ADA supports vital tooth bleaching--but look for the seal.
abstract: The ADA has lent its support to tooth bleaching by providing procedural codes, educational materials and product evaluation procedures. The author describes the elements of the ADA product evaluation process and the role they should play in product development.
authors.affiliation: American Dental Association, Chicago, Ill. 60611, USA.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Burrell
mesh_terms: D000571:American Dental Association; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care / Q000592:standards*; D018795:Device Approval; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014073:Tooth Bleaching; D014481:United States