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    10 Investigates asked if you planned to ask your dentist if he or she is obtaining products from a foreign lab. Of the more than 1,000 responses, 80 percent said 'Yes' and 20 percent said 'No,'

ADA Questions To Ask Your Dentist

  • Do you fashion your own crowns, bridges, etc., or purchase them from a dental laboratory?
  • Where is the dental lab located?
  • Does the lab outsource crowns or bridges to a foreign country?
  • If the lab is in a foreign country, does it provide written documentation that it is registered with the FDA?
  • Does the lab provide written documentation that it uses FDA-approved materials?
  • Have you noticed any problems with the crowns, bridges or other items produced by this dental lab?