A team of scientists and dentists collaborates to develop a toothpaste that can instantly whiten teeth. A meeting is held so that the team members are acquainted with each other. The members formally introduce themselves and collectively establish group norms. This group is in the stage of team development.

forming

Explanation:

Team development is a process wherein different individuals come together and learn to work efficiently to carry out a specific task.

There are certain stages that a team goes through during the development phase and these are:

1. Forming

2. Storming

3. Norming

4. Performing

5. Adjourning

The stage of team development where the different members get to know each other and orient themselves concerning each other's space is known as forming. This is a stage where they get acquainted with each other and explore and learn the ideas fo different team members.

Since in the given situation the scientists and dentists are holding a team meeting to get acquainted with each other and formally introducing themselves, the team is currently in the development stage of forming.