The Nonregulatory Agency That Issues Recommendations Based on Strong Scientific

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nonregulatory agency that issues recommendations based on strong scientific evidence that form the standard of care for dentistry is the:

• A)CDC.
• B)EPA.
• C)FDA.
• D)OSHA.

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