ADA Standards Program volunteers work together on documents that establish requirements for safe and effective dental products and technologies through a consensus-based process. The ADA has played a key role in the development of dental standards since 1928 and is an American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards Developer. The Working Groups that develop ADA standards are a diverse group of expert volunteers representing dental practitioners, industry, government and academia. Professionals from all areas of interest are encouraged to participate. Involvement is open to anyone who would like to contribute their expertise.
The following draft standards are available for public review and comment until May 23, 2025:
Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 34 for Dentistry – Cartridge Syringes
Developed by ADA Working Group 4.84 on Syringes, Cartridges, Needles
This standard is a modified adoption of ISO 9997:2020 Dentistry — Cartridge syringes. It specifies requirements and test methods for cartridge syringes used in dentistry. These syringes are of the non-aspirating, aspirating and self-aspirating types using cartridges with dental local anesthetics. It is not applicable to cartridge syringes having a mechanical-advantage action for creating high pressure. It specifies requirements for cartridge syringes with ISO metric thread sizes. However, attention is drawn to the existence of a variety of syringes with imperial thread sizes.
If you would like to review this standard, please send your request to standards@ada.org.
Proposed ANSI/ADA Standard No. 99 for Dentistry – Athletic Mouth Protectors and Materials
Developed by ADA Working Group 2.12 on Athletic Mouth Protectors
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for assessing the physical properties of athletic mouth protectors and materials devices. This includes thermoplastic, thermosetting, and digitally-processed materials, with or without a polymeric shell, that may be formed into an athletic mouth protector, either on a model of the dental arch or formed intra-orally directly upon the teeth for use as an oral protection device. It also lists the types and classification of mouth protectors and the requirements for manufacturer's instructions, packaging, labeling, and marking for these stated devices.
If you have comments on the standard, download the comments template, place your comments there and proposed changes, and send to standards@ada.org by May 23.
Download Standard 99 (PDF)
Download Comments Template (Word)
If you have any questions, contact standards@ada.org.