Food and Drug Administration 1 article

Food and Drug Administration is the United States federal agency responsible for regulating medical products, including many dental devices, medicines and radiation-emitting products. Its dental relevance includes device classification and premarket pathways, labeling requirements, postmarket surveillance, safety communications and recalls when regulated products present problems. Product and manufacturer oversight is the FDA's domain, whereas professional licensure sits with state authorities and the CDC concentrates on public-health surveillance and guidance.