Regulatory Updates: Page 11

ADEA supports adding dental benefit to Medicare
By Melissa Busch
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) has come out in support of adding a dental benefit to Medicare. A month ago, the ADEA told lawmakers that adding coverage under Medicare Part B, which is part of a U.S. congressional budget proposal, would be problematic.
October 14, 2021
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Hygienist who had COVID-19 and worked settles Iowa charges
By Melissa Busch
A dental hygienist accused of continuing to work while knowing she had COVID-19 agreed to pay a $100 fine to settle charges with the Iowa Dental Board, according to a final order recently issued by the board.
October 13, 2021
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Ala. board settles FTC charges over teledentistry rules
By Melissa Busch
The Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama has agreed to settle charges filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission accusing it of violating U.S. antitrust law by unreasonably excluding cheaper teledentistry providers from competition.
October 7, 2021
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RI dentist can't work until vaccinated for COVID-19
By Melissa Busch
The State of Rhode Island Department of Health has ordered a dentist to stop treating patients until he gets vaccinated for COVID-19, which the state has required of all healthcare workers by October 1.
October 4, 2021
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Toppen launches ultrafiltration platform
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Toppen Dental recently launched its UltraSafe ultrafiltration platform that aims to keep dental unit water lines regulation-compliant and protect patients and staff from disease-causing microorganisms.
September 30, 2021
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Second Opinion: This is what the public thinks of us
By Dr. Teresa Yang
The public's perception of greedy dentists is on full display as Congress determines whether to earmark money for Medicare dental benefits. In this Second Opinion piece, Dr. Teresa Yang argues that dentists and the ADA have a responsibility to show the selfless side of dentistry.
September 22, 2021
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CDC releases infection control resource
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a new infection control and prevention training resource as part of Dental Infection Control Awareness Month, recognized every September.
September 19, 2021
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GSA to host online presentation on oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) is inviting members and nonmembers to an online presentation on oral health.
September 16, 2021
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CDC updates its infection prevention and control guidance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its infection prevention and control guidance for healthcare settings during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its guidelines for dental practices.
September 13, 2021
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Vaccine for caries? It's not science fiction, says NIDCR
By Melissa Busch
A vaccine for caries could be possible under a new division tasked with using "crazy, bold ideas" to prevent and cure disease. Health leaders introduced the proposed U.S. agency at a September 9 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).
September 9, 2021
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ADA urges dentists to oppose dental in Medicare Part B
By Theresa Pablos and Melissa Busch
The ADA is encouraging dentists to contact U.S. lawmakers and voice their opposition to adding a dental benefit to Medicare Part B, according to an alert from the ADA's Legislative Action Center. The proposal to add oral healthcare to Medicare is part of the congressional budget bill currently being considered.
September 9, 2021
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Delta Dental Institute lauds CMS for appointing chief dental officer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Delta Dental Institute is applauding the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for naming its first ever chief dental officer, Dr. Natalia Chalmers, PhD. CMS named Chalmers to the position on August 30.
August 30, 2021
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