American Dental Association (ADA)
The professional organization for dentists.
American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)
The professional organization for dental assistants in the United States.
American Dental Hygienists Association
The professional organization for dental hygienists.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Federal agency that is nonregulatory and that issues recommendations on health and safety.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal regulatory agency responsibile for protecting and restoring the environment and public health through environmental laws.
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA)
Federal regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products (cell phones, lasers, microwaves, etc.).
National Institutes for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Federal agency that is nonregulatory and provides national and worldwide leadership to prevent work-related illnesses and injuries.
National Institutes of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Federal agency with the mission to improve oral, dental, and craniofacial health through research, research training, and the dissemination of health information.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
One of the world's foremost research centers.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Federal regulatory agency with the mission to ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards.
Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)
The premier infection control agency in the United States.