Regulatory Updates

Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs
Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.
April 20, 2023
Sugary Drink
NCD calls for federal oral healthcare coverage
The U.S. National Council on Disability (NCD) released a report on the unmet oral healthcare needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
April 7, 2023
Dentist Surgery
Agency removes fluoride hazard classification
The latest draft monograph from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program has removed the hazard classification of fluoride.
March 24, 2023
Child Fluoride Application
Proposed U.S. law aims to address dental workforce shortage
U.S. lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and increase funding for a program that intends to address medical and dental workforce shortages in rural and urban areas.
March 22, 2023
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Md. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcare
Parents of children enrolled in public school or childcare in Maryland may be required to provide evidence that their kids underwent oral health screenings before specified ages, according to bills recently introduced by state lawmakers.
March 6, 2023
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CDA calls for changes to sedation permits
The California Dental Association (CDA) is asking the California Dental Board to adjust its training requirements for moderate sedation permits, as well as onsite inspections and evaluations.
February 16, 2023
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VideaHealth's Perio Assist gets FDA nod
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued 510(k) clearance for Perio Assist, VideaHealth's tool for assessing periodontal disease.
February 8, 2023
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Debate to Better Dentistry: MLRs for dental plans
In this series hosted by Dr. Michael W. Davis, two prominent leaders in the dental profession answer the same questions about a hotly contested topic in the dental profession. Today's debate is on medical loss ratios (MLRs) with Michael Adelberg and Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah.
January 23, 2023
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New Zealand to ban tobacco sales
New Zealand has passed an anti-smoking bill that will ban the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, according to a report published December 13 on CNN.com.
December 15, 2022
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U.S. lawmakers may allow funding for dental therapists
U.S. legislators are considering a proposed appropriations bill of approximately $1.4 trillion that includes a provision which, if approved, would permit federal funding for dental therapists in the fiscal year 2023.
December 8, 2022
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Debate to Better Dentistry: Dental therapists
In this new series hosted by Dr. Michael W. Davis, two prominent leaders in the dental profession answer the same questions about a hotly contested topic in the dental profession. Today's debate is on dental therapy and features Drs. Paul Casamassimo and Frank Catalanotto.
December 5, 2022
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Week in Review: Criticism of new AAOMS guidance | Voters weigh in on dental issues | Top 10 celebrity smiles
November 10, 2022
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