title: Technology transfer in dentistry: a network resource for clinicians, scientists, manufacturers and patients.
abstract: This paper heralds a new initiative to improve the rate of implementation of new and existing technologies within dental practice. The rationale behind the establishment of the Technology Transfer Network in Dentistry is described and the aims and intentions of the network are laid out. The relevance of the network to practising clinicians, scientists and manufacturers is described.
mesh_terms: D018865:Dental Research; D017144:Focus Groups; D006295:Health Resources; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D020407:Internet; D018581:Technology Transfer; D013674:Technology, Dental