Regulatory Updates: Page 14

Mich. finalizes dental therapy rules
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan state regulators recently finalized rules that allow dental therapists to obtain licenses and begin to practice in the state, according to a May 17 Pew Charitable Trusts article.
May 20, 2021
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Henry Schein CEO calls for inclusion in COVID-19 fight
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein CEO Stanley Bergman has submitted a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, urging federal officials to include primary care physicians and other office-based practitioners, including dentists, in the effort to expand COVID-19 vaccination.
April 22, 2021
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How the Corporate Transparency Act affects DSOs
By Dr. Michael W. Davis
The U.S. Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act on January 1. While the act was meant to highlight organizations that use shell companies for unlawful actions, it has ramifications for dental service organizations (DSOs) and affiliated dental practices, writes Dr. Michael W. Davis.
April 6, 2021
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ADA: Delta Dental is minimizing dentist anesthesiologists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental's apparent ongoing refusal to credential dentist anesthesiologists has minimized the specialists' standing and unfairly kept their reimbursement levels below those of other anesthesiology-providing colleagues, according to a news story published on April 2 by ADA News.
April 5, 2021
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Calif. further extends license renewal requirements
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Department of Consumer Affairs on March 30 again extended the deadline for California dentists to complete license renewal requirements.
April 4, 2021
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NIDCR seeks input on research projects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking input from research and clinical practice communities, industry, interested organizations, and the public at large on its support of potential research in understudied and significant area of science.
March 25, 2021
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USPSTF seeks comment on draft oral health plan
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is seeking public comment on a draft research plan about oral health screenings, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions for youth and adults.
March 21, 2021
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Biden signs $1.9T COVID-19 relief bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
On March 11, President Joe Biden signed a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law that extends unemployment benefits, provides $1,400 stimulus checks to middle- and lower-income individuals, and pays for billions in COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution.
March 14, 2021
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Colgate-Palmolive to appeal decision on stain removal claim
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Colgate-Palmolive plans to appeal a decision by the Better Business Bureau's National Advertising Division recommending that it discontinue the claim that Optic White Renewal toothpaste "removes 10 years of yellow stains."
March 11, 2021
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Pacific Dental Services executive joins NACDD committee
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental service organization Pacific Dental Services said that Chief Enterprise Strategy Officer Daniel Burke has been selected to serve on the framework steering committee of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD).
March 8, 2021
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U.S. bill aims to expand dental coverage for moms
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Lawmakers in the U.S. introduced a bill on March 3 that aims to expand dental coverage and improve oral health for pregnant and postpartum women, as well as address racial disparities.
March 3, 2021
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New OSHA standards, unannounced inspections may be coming
By Melissa Busch
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may soon issue new infectious disease standards that include unannounced inspections at dental practices, according to a February 26 session at the virtual 2021 Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting.
March 1, 2021
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