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Regulatory Updates: Page 13
Dental Compliance Institute publishes OSHA audit guide
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Compliance Institute has published a guide on managing surprise audits from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
June 28, 2021
Law passes on dental therapists in Ore.
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oregon lawmakers passed a bill on June 23 that would allow a new class of dental therapists working under the supervision of dentists. If it is signed by Gov. Kate Brown, dental therapists in the state could perform numerous procedures, including simple extractions, direct restorations, and some crowns.
June 24, 2021
USPSTF releases final research plan on oral health
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released its final research plan on oral health screening, referral, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions.
June 24, 2021
Texas lifts ban on teledentistry
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill on June 18 that lifts a ban imposed by the state's board of dental examiners during last year's COVID-19 lockdowns requiring Texas dentists to perform physical examinations only.
June 24, 2021
OSHA rule to protect healthcare workers now in effect
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) emergency temporary standard that protects healthcare workers, including some dental practitioners, from occupational COVID-19 exposure is now in effect. Nonexempt employers have until July 6 to comply with most provisions.
June 21, 2021
Rise in adverse events for TMJ implants prompts FDA update
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 17 released updated information about temporomandibular disorder and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) implants, including the number of reported adverse events and ways the agency is engaging with patients.
June 20, 2021
HRSA releases updated requirements for PRF payments
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is releasing revised reporting requirements for those who received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments.
June 17, 2021
Long-awaited sequel to surgeon general's oral health report is coming
By
Melissa Busch
The U.S. surgeon general's 2000 report on oral health was a milestone in the country's effort to improve oral health nationwide. So what's taking so long for a follow-up to be released? After some delays, the wait may be coming to an end.
June 16, 2021
OSHA releases standard to protect health workers from COVID
By
Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a proposed emergency temporary standard to protect health workers in hospital settings from COVID-19. Most dental practices will be exempt from the rules, but those providing services in hospital settings or treating patients with COVID-19 will be covered.
June 15, 2021
Wis. may authorize dental therapists, auxiliaries
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The state of Wisconsin may authorize two kinds of dental care providers: dental therapists and dental auxiliaries, according to a June 14 report in the
Wisconsin State Journal
.
June 13, 2021
NM mandates dental exam before public school enrollment
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New Mexico has passed a mandate stating that public school students who have recently relocated to the state or are transferring to a new district must have had a dental exam within the past year to enroll, according to a June 13 report from the
Santa Fe New Mexican
. The new requirement takes effect July 1.
June 13, 2021
Trial to test oral bacteria protein against cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given a Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researcher the green light to treat cancer patients with a new kind of therapy based on a protein produced by an oral bacterium.
May 25, 2021
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