You may be shopping for oral hygiene products and notice a symbol with the letters ADA posted on it. If you ever have wondered what this emblem is and why it is always mentioned on dental commercials, here is a run-down of what this icon means.
The ADA is the American Dental Association. This association is an advocate for public health, and standardizes the dental health world. The ADA was founded by members that believed in providing high professional standards and scientific research to the world of dentistry. The ADA was founded by members that believed in providing high professional standards and scientific research to the world of dentistry. The association marks oral care products with their seal if they approve of it, only when they agree that it works and does not promote harm to the oral cavity or health of the person using it.
It is not necessary for a dentist to be a part of the American Dental Association, but many dentists choose to be a member, because it marks them in unity of providing the same quality of care for their patients. When you research the ADA, they provide information on dental products, a reference of dentists’ part of the association, as well as health policies they follow.
The American Dental Association is important because it allows patients to know their dentists’ stance on healthcare prior to them visiting the dentist. It provides a reference to their standards for quality and empowers the dental world to achieve optimal health for everyone.
The American Dental Association puts a seal on some dental hygiene products and not others, because they are not a product they want to endorse. The importance of the ADA and their seal of approval is because they back all of their information and evidence with facts. They will ensure every product they put their seal on is approved and tested by science to ensure they give unbiased opinions of brands and that the products are safe for human consumption and use.
If your doctor is a member of the American Dental Association and would like to learn more about what that means, contact your dental office. Your dental team will be able to instruct you further on why it is important to be a part of such an organization.