Ive noticed that only some dental products have the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Why?
The Seal of Acceptance Program is strictly voluntary. Manufacturers may choose to have products evaluated; some choose not to. The ADA does not comment on why products do not carry the Seal or on the quality of non-Seal products. Data collected in our laboratories indicate that about 30 to 40 percent of consumer products fail to meet the standards required for the ADA Seal of Acceptance when they are first submitted. Manufacturers often make the required adjustments to their products and then resubmit them. You may want to contact the manufacturer directly for more information on a particular product. A phone number is often available on the product packaging.
