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A dentist is unsure about the safety of a new dental laser. Who should be contacted?

  1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  2. American Dental Association (ADA)
  3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  4. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
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Correct answer: A. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • A. Correct. The FDA is the federal regulatory authority for medical devices, including dental lasers. Dental lasers must have FDA 510(k) clearance before marketing. Questions about device safety go to the FDA.
  • B. Incorrect. The ADA provides clinical guidelines but does NOT regulate medical device safety — the FDA does.
  • C. Incorrect. OSHA regulates workplace safety for dental workers (bloodborne pathogens, hazardous chemicals) but does NOT approve or regulate medical devices.
  • D. Incorrect. The NIDCR funds dental research but does not regulate device safety.

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