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A dentist is unsure about the safety and approval status of a newly purchased dental laser. Which organization should the dentist contact for guidance?

  1. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  4. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Correct answer: A. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The FDA regulates and clears medical and dental devices, including lasers, and is the correct authority for questions about a device's safety and marketing approval.Other options: The CDC issues infection-control guidance, not device clearance. OSHA governs workplace safety for employees, not device approval. HIPAA is a privacy law, not an organization that regulates devices.Key exam takeaway: Device safety and approval questions point to the FDA; infection control points to the CDC; workplace safety points to OSHA.

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