Regulatory Updates: Page 12

How rules are changing for dental assistants in the U.S.

By Melissa Busch

In 2020 and 2021, approximately two dozen states in the U.S. have enacted legislative and regulatory changes related to dental assisting requirements, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's "State of the States" report.

August 30, 2021

FDA seeks comment on dental resins, facet screw performance

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is seeking comment on draft guidance related to the performance criteria and testing methods for facet screws and dental resins.

August 26, 2021

New paper highlights steps to change TMD treatment

By Melissa Busch

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have recommended overhauling temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment. An August 13 article published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology highlights the recommendations and steps taken to address them.

August 16, 2021

Senate passes $3.5T budget plan to add dental to Medicare

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Senate has passed a $3.5 trillion budget plan that adds dental coverage to Medicare, according to an August 11 National Public Radio report.

August 15, 2021

Surround Medical's dental imaging system gets FDA nod

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Surround Medical Systems announced that its Portray dental imaging system has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

August 10, 2021

CDC seeks applicants for oral health policy fellowship

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking applicants for its oral health policy/communication fellowship in Atlanta.

July 29, 2021

Recker appointed to 4-year term on CODA

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

Dr. Frank Recker was appointed on July 12 to the ADA's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Recker was instrumental in challenging limited definitions of dental specialties. His appointment represents a fairly revolutionary change in perspectives from the ADA and CODA, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis.

July 21, 2021

NIDCR provides update on federal oral health report

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has provided an update on the long-awaited follow-up to the U.S. Surgeon General's landmark report from 2000 on oral health in the county.

July 19, 2021

ADA provides update on COVID-19 hazard assessments

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA has updated recommendations for office procedure hazard assessments related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 14, 2021

CDC updates aerosol-generating procedure guidelines

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has amended its aerosol-generating procedure recommendations in its COVID-19 Guidance for Dental Settings document.

July 8, 2021

Ignorance isn't bliss: No-show fees for Medicaid patients

By Dr. Michael W. Davis

Lawsuits have been filed against alleged violators related to unlawful billing of Medicaid beneficiaries for missed appointments. But ignorance of the statutes is not a valid excuse for violation, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis in this look at Medicaid billing regulations.

July 8, 2021

ADA hails bill to defer federal student loan interest

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is joining the Organized Dentistry Coalition and several other healthcare organizations to support the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act, according to a June 30 report from ADA News.

July 5, 2021

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