Sources of Additional Information For a list of accredited programs in dental laboratory technology, contact: † Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Internet: http://www.ada.org For information on requirements for certification, contact: † National Board for Certification in Dental Technology, 1530 Metropolitan Blvd., Tallahass...

Aim: To investigate the construction of cobalt-chromium removable partial dentures by commercial private dental laboratories. Methods: Ninety master casts for fabrication of cobalt-chromium removable partial dentures were obtained from three commercial laboratories randomly selected. Casts were assessed for dental arch treated, Kennedy classification, cast surveying, denture design information ...

Aim: The aim of this study was to compile the usage of Co-Cr alloys in fixed prosthodontics (FP) among dental laboratories in Sweden. Methods: From March to October 2015, questionnaires were sent to 542 registered dental laboratories in Sweden. The questionnaires were divided in two parts, one for fixed dental-supported prosthodontics (FDP) and one for fixed implant-supported prosthodontics (FI...

The risk of cross-infection in dental clinics and laboratories has attracted the attention of practitioners for the past few years, yet several medical centers have discarded compliance with infection control guidelines, resulting in a non-safe environment for research and medical care. In Jordan, there is lack of known standard infection control programs that are conducted by the Jordanian Den...

The University of Manitoba faculty of dentistry began efforts over a decade ago to integrate the most up-to-date dental education technologies into its preclinical laboratory environment. The faculty now houses 2 modern preclinical laboratories and a dental simulation laboratory that all use high-tech equipment to promote learning. The mix of technologies and equipment found within these labora...

Dentists and dental technicians are exposed to noise of varying intensities while working in dental clinics or laboratories. This paper discusses the different sources and characteristics of noise in the dental clinics. Studies of noise and its effect on hearing have been analyzed and necessary recommendations to reduce noises in the dental clinics have been offered.