Here are five things to know:
1. The campaign seeks to educate dentists that many technicians lack the necessary knowledge and skills about dental restoration
2. “What’s In Your Mouth” urges dentists to find certified dental technicians for their practices.
3. Although the dental industry is constantly updating its technologies, dental technicians are not required to partake in further educational courses.
4. To enhance dental care, NADL advocates for dentists and dental technicians to work as partners.
5. Gary Iocco, co-chairperson of the NADL public awareness committee, said, “It is important that dentists seek to work with individuals and laboratories that have voluntarily achieved ‘third-party verification’ of their skills, knowledge and operating standards.”
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