TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - The National Association of
Dental Laboratories (NADL) and GTS Education Inc. announced today
that “The Global Learning Series,” an education-focused television
program distributed to public television, has invited NADL to be
featured in an episode called “Understanding Dentistry.”
The program will educate viewers about a patient’s right to know
where their dental restoration was manufactured and the credentials
of the manufacturer. Nearly 25 percent of all dental restorations
used by U.S. patients are made in foreign countries by dental
technicians who likely lack recognized certifications. The show will
be distributed this winter and spring to public television stations
and cable television stations throughout the country as well as
abroad through VOA Television.
“On behalf of ‘The Global Learning Series’, we applaud The National
Association of Dental Laboratories for their leadership in formally
asking the Food & Drug Administration to improve regulation of
dental restorations to protect patient safety,” said John McGuire,
Senior Producer of Programming for “The Global Learning Series.”
“We’re pleased to partner with NADL to bring a visually and
emotionally compelling program to the medical community, patient
public and policymakers about this critical public health issue.”
About “The Global Learning Series”
“The Global Learning Series” is education-focused, issue-oriented
programming produced independently by GTS Education Inc. and
distributed to public television throughout the United States, and
abroad through VOA Television. “The Global Learning Series” follows
the strict standards and practices of public television. “The Global
Learning Series” program is not affiliated with PBS. For program
information about our educational documentaries, visit "http://www.thegloballearningseries.tv"
or http://www.edumentaries.tv.
About The National Association of Dental Laboratories
The National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) is a
federation of 43 state and regional commercial dental associations
representing more than 1400 members. Its mission is to act as the
unified voice of the dental laboratory industry supporting dentistry
and serving the public interest through promoting high standards.
NADL accomplishes this by providing programs, services and
networking opportunities to meet the evolving technical,
educational, professional and business needs of dental laboratories.
For more information, please visit
www.nadl.org.
Contacts
National Association of Dental Laboratories, Tallahassee
Bennett Napier, CAE, Co-Executive Director
800.950.1150
“The Global Learning Series”
John McGuire, Senior Producer, 561.338.7479 ext407
