title: Monitoring external forces that affect the practice of dentistry.
abstract: Dealing with the varied and often changing requirements and regulations that affect every dental practice can be a daunting task for the dentist and dental staff. Knowing how and where to access accurate and timely information provides relief for the busy dental professional. This article explores the impact of regulatory mandates and government agency standards on dentistry and provides suggestions for simplifying the search for reliable information.
authors.affiliation: University of Pacific School of Dentistry, 2155 Webster St., San Francisco, CA 94155, USA. ecuny@uop.edu
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Cuny
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003813:Dentistry / Q000592:standards*; D005161:Facility Regulation and Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D007253:Information Centers; D007879:Legislation, Dental; D014481:United States