The American Dental Association has released draft standards on cartridge syringes and athletic mouth protectors, according to an April 28 news release.
Here are seven things to know:
- The proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 34 for Dentistry — Cartridge Syringes is a modified adoption of ISO 9997:2020 Dentistry — Cartridge Syringes.
- The new standard specifies the requirements and test methods for cartridge syringes for use in dentistry.
- The standard applies to nonaspirating, aspirating and self-aspirating syringes using cartridges with dental local anesthetics, and not cartridge syringes having a mechanical-advantage action for creating high pressure.
- The revision also specifies requirements for cartridge syringes with ISO metric thread sizes.
- The proposed Standard No. 99 for Dentistry — Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials creates requirements and test methods for assessing the physical properties of athletic mouth protectors and materials devices.
- Materials covered under the standard include thermoplastic, thermosetting and digitally processed materials, with or without a polymeric shell.
- Requirements for manufacturer’s instructions, packaging, labeling and marking for mouth protectors are also listed in the standard.