Regulatory Updates

BMF's ultrathin veneer material gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to Boston Micro Fabrication's (BMF) UltraThineer material.

April 25, 2024

Dentist’s license remains suspended

By Melissa Busch

A dentist's request to have his dental license suspension lifted was denied.

April 2, 2024

Philips ends CPAP sales in the U.S.

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Philips will halt sales of its bilevel positive airway pressure and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines under a tentative agreement it reached with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Justice.

February 1, 2024

Oral stent for HNC treatment gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given 510(k) clearance to an oral stent that protects healthy tissue during head and neck cancer (HNC) radiation therapy.

January 25, 2024

U.S. proposed rule seeks to make dental chairs more accessible

By Melissa Busch

A notice of a proposed rule was published in the U.S. Federal Register that aims to improve access to medical diagnostic equipment, including dental chairs.

January 16, 2024

Dermal filler inflammation may occur after dental procedures

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning that dermal fillers may lead to inflammation following dental procedures.

July 14, 2023

Sugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costs

By Will Morton

Residents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.

April 20, 2023

NCD calls for federal oral healthcare coverage

By Theresa Pablos

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

Agency removes fluoride hazard classification

By Theresa Pablos

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

Proposed U.S. law aims to address dental workforce shortage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

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

Md. may require proof of dental exams for kids in school, childcare

By Melissa Busch

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

CDA calls for changes to sedation permits

By Amerigo Allegretto

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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