Regulatory Updates: Page 10

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

VideaHealth's Perio Assist gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

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

Debate to Better Dentistry: MLRs for dental plans

By Dr. Michael W. Davis, Michael Adelberg, and Dr. Mouhab Rizkallah

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

New Zealand to ban tobacco sales

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

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

U.S. lawmakers may allow funding for dental therapists

By Melissa Busch

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

Debate to Better Dentistry: Dental therapists

By Drs. Michael W. Davis, Paul Casamassimo, and Frank Catalanotto

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

Week in Review: Criticism of new AAOMS guidance | Voters weigh in on dental issues | Top 10 celebrity smiles

By Theresa Pablos

November 10, 2022

NADP warns of unexpected consequences of Mass. insurance law

By Melissa Busch

The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) is cautioning that a new law in Massachusetts designed to reform dental insurance in the state may have unexpected consequences, including increased premiums and decreased dental plan options.

November 9, 2022

Dentistry has big night in U.S. elections

By Melissa Busch

Voters largely supported many dental issues and dentists up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. elections. The big win of the night for organized dentistry was in Massachusetts, where voters overwhelmingly supported a measure to reform dental insurance medical loss ratios.

November 8, 2022

Mass. votes for dental insurance reform

By Melissa Busch

Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly supported reforming dental insurance medical loss ratios, requiring carriers to spend at least 83% of revenues on members’ dental expenses and improvements instead of administrative costs. The law will be effective in 2024.

November 8, 2022

Health Canada OKs Sonendo's GentleWave G4

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Sonendo announced that Health Canada has granted regulatory approval for commercial sales of its GentleWave G4 system.

November 1, 2022

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