This bibliographic review of social sciences studies in the field of dentistry is a result of the collaboration of dentists and social and behavioral scientists who volunteered manuscripts to the Commission on Dental Practice of the Federation Dentaire Internationale. The manuscript topics include: (1) social science research on the dental student; (2) social science techniques in dental education; (3) the prediction of student success in dental schools; (4) dental manpower and dentistry as an institution; (5) characteristics of dental practice; (6) continuing education research; (7) the dentist-patient relationship; (8) utilization of dental services; (9) dental health education of adults; (10) school dental health education; (11) social factors in dental epidemiology; (12) the fluoridation issue as studied by a social scientist; and (13) the role of social sciences in dentistry. (HS)