THERE IS A NEED TO COLLECT INFORMATION
PERIODICALLY ON THE ATTITUDES AND KNOWLEDGE OF PRACTICING DENTISTS
AND PHYSICIANS ABOUT CURRENT AND PROJECTED CARIES PREVENTION
METHODS. SUCH CURRENT ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES, AS
WELL AS MEASURES OF CHANGE OVER TIME, WILL ALLOW THE DENTAL
PROFESSION AND NIDR TO IMPROVE ON TECHNIQUES OF COMMUNICATION OF
TECHNOLOGY SO THAT THE PROFESSION IS USING THE MOST EFFECTIVE
METHODS AVAILABLE FOR PREVENTING CARIES.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.