JOURNAL OF THE CALIFORNIA
DENTAL ASSOCIATION
July,
2001
The July 2001 edition of
the Journal of the California Dental Association focuses external
influences on Dentistry.
External
Influences on Dentistry
An introduction to the issue.
Alan L. Felsenfeld, DDS
How
and Why Politics Affect Dentistry
Laws and regulations affecting dentistry are written
as solutions to a variety of issues -- whether real or perceived.
Cathy Mudge
Proposition
65 in the Dental Office
Prop. 65 enforcement in the dental office has raised
questions; here are some answers.
Teresa J. Pichay and Linda J. Seifert
Dentistry,
Amalgam and Pollution Prevention
Mercury in wastewater is gaining recognition as a problem,
and dentists have options for reducing their contributions.
William J. Johnson and Teresa J. Pichay
Monitoring
External Forces That Affect the Practice of Dentistry
Dentists have several options for keeping tabs on the
regulations and standards that affect them.
Eve Cuny, RDA, BA
The
Ethical Responsibility of Professional Autonomy
Dentists have historically practiced autonomously; doing
so ethically will be a key to maintaining independence.
Bruce Peltier, PhD, MBA
The Editor/
A Perennial Controversy
By Jack F. Conley, DDS
Impressions/
Proverbs Shine Light on Ergonomics
By Debra Belt
Dr. Bob/
Top Toad in the Pool
By Robert E. Horseman, DDS
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