DAMAS: Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme
Improving laboratory operations will ultimately improve dental care.
The Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS) is a voluntary, third-party auditing specification for dental laboratories. The requirements of DAMAS are based upon the quality management principles specified in ISO 9001, but have been adapted and simplified to reflect the practical nature of manufacturing dental appliances.
DAMAS is an efficient, cost-effective way to implement quality assurance processes without having to build a complex management system. The advantages DAMAS will bring to your organization include:
- Introducing the concepts of laboratory management and customer satisfaction
- Improved documentation throughout operations
- Increased profitability, reduced waste
- Independent proof of compliance with the legal requirements of applicable regulations, such as the European Union’s Medical Device Directive (MDD) and the U.S. FDA's Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practice (QS/GMP) specifications
Intertek possesses a unique combination of experience in the DAMAS specification. We were part of the industry collaboration that launched DAMAS in the United Kingdom in 1998, and has since been an active partner in its development. Additionally, in North America, we are the only third-party certification body qualified by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) to provide DAMAS certification to its members.
By lending a hand with our auditing core competence, Intertek helps you go beyond basic compliance to develop a quality management system that meets your unique needs in the dental industry.
Request more information to see how Intertek can help your organization with DAMAS: Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme.