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Chapter 22
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) | professional organization for dental assistants in the United States |
| American Dental Association (ADA) | professional organization for dentists |
| American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) | professional organization for dental hygienists |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion, prevention, and preparedness, with a goal of improving public health |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | federal regulatory agency responsible for protecting and restoring the environment and public health through environmental laws |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | federal regulatory agency that regulates food, drugs, medical devices, animal feed and drugs, cosmetics, and radiation-emitting products |
| National Institute 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 Institute 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 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) | global resource for infection control, safety information, and education for oral healthcare |