International Standards in Dental Products and Clinical Communication Tools

Abstract

Several international standards in maintaining the safety and quality of oral health practice are important, but many dentists may be unaware of the role of such standards. This article outlines the current activities for the dental products/materials by the ISO/TC106, the dental X-ray machines by the IEC/TC62, the communications of clinical information by the DICOM Committee and other standards committee, and the medical/dental terminology by the ICD related committee. In addition it highlights how standards pervade nearly every dental procedure.