Ontent outlines at the beginning of each chapter provide a quick reference for specific topics. * The roles played by key organizations in ensuring the safety and efficacy of dental materials and devices are described – such as the American Dental Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the International Organization for Standardization, and the Fdration Dentaire Internationale. * Up-to-date Selected Readings are presented at the end of each chapter to direct readers to supplemental literature on each topic. * Numerous boxes and tables throughout