Regulatory Updates: Page 10

NIH drops long-awaited sequel to surgeon general's report

By Melissa Busch

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research on December 21 released the long-awaited sequel to the U.S. surgeon general's 2000 report on oral health.

December 20, 2021

My top 5 key compliance resolutions for 2022

By Linda Harvey

At the beginning of every new year, do you promise to do something new, better, or different? Compliance expert Linda Harvey writes why you should consider vowing to get your regulatory compliance back on an even keel in 2022 and outlines five resolutions to do just that.

December 20, 2021

NIH names dental researcher as its new acting director

By Melissa Busch

Dental researcher Dr. Lawrence Tabak, PhD, has been named the acting director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). Tabak, a former director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, will assume the position on December 20.

December 16, 2021

Delta Dental lauds House passage of Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental Institute has praised the U.S. House of Representatives passage of the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2021.

December 12, 2021

USPSTF updates recommendations for children under 5

By Leah Sherwood

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released updated recommendations to prevent dental caries in children younger than 5. The recommendations were accompanied by a JAMA Health Forum editorial on December 7 that called for reducing inequities in early childhood caries in primary healthcare settings.

December 8, 2021

NIDCR taps Webster-Cyriaque as deputy director

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has appointed Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, PhD, as its new deputy director. She will begin serving in the post in early December.

November 22, 2021

onDiem offers COVID-19 record tracking service

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Starting in November, onDiem is offering dental practices free access to its new COVID-19 record tracking service for a limited time.

November 11, 2021

Pearl's Second Opinion receives Health Canada nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pearl has received a Medical Device Establishment License from Health Canada for its Second Opinion artificial intelligence software.

October 28, 2021

Dentist to pay $100K to settle U.S. military health fraud claim

By Melissa Busch

A dentist in South Korea who treats U.S. military service members and their families has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a case in which the dentist allegedly fraudulently billed a government healthcare program for services never performed.

October 24, 2021

Second Opinion: Data needed now for dental Medicare plan

By Dr. Margaret Scarlett

Political lobbying around Medicare dental benefits misses one key point: Seniors need dental benefits now. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Margaret Scarlett writes why data collection is essential to creating an immediate program that works for Medicare beneficiaries and small business dentists.

October 20, 2021

4th dental therapy program in U.S. launches in Minn.

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The fourth dental therapy program in the U.S. has launched at Minnesota State University, Mankato, indicating a growing demand for these professionals, according to a story published on October 15 by Pew Charitable Trusts.

October 19, 2021

Hygienists brace to battle dentists over practice laws

By Giles Bruce

This year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.

October 19, 2021

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