Regulatory Updates: Page 15

One-third of countries allow dentists to give COVID-19 vaccines
By Melissa Busch
One-third of countries around the globe have granted dentists permission to administer COVID-19 vaccines as part of national rollouts, according to results from a survey released on February 24 from the FDI World Dental Federation's COVID-19 Task Team.
February 25, 2021
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ADA lobbies for small dental startups to get access to PPP
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA is urging U.S. lawmakers to give small dental startups access to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to a news story published on February 22 by ADA News.
February 23, 2021
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Md. bill pushes for faster action on dental injuries
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sen. Pam Beidle, a former dental assistant, has proposed a state bill that would require faster action on complaints about poor dental care.
February 23, 2021
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2 bills back dental therapy in Fla.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Bills paving the way for dental therapists to work and secure reimbursement have been proposed in the House of Representatives and Senate in the state of Florida.
February 22, 2021
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FDA crafts graphics on dental amalgam use
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed graphics to go along with its previously announced recommendations regarding the use of dental amalgam in high-risk groups.
February 21, 2021
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Executive order allows NC dentists to give COVID-19 vaccine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new executive order from Gov. Roy Cooper allows dentists in North Carolina to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
February 11, 2021
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FDA OKs 1st sleep apnea device used when awake
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of the first prescription-only sleep apnea device that people use while awake.
February 9, 2021
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20 states allow dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines
By Theresa Pablos
At least 20 states have allowed dentists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a February 3 ADA News article. California, Oregon, and Georgia are among the almost two dozen states that have moved to allow dentists to administer COVID-19 injections.
February 3, 2021
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How is the pandemic affecting pediatric oral care?
By Louise Gagnon
The COVID-19 pandemic has meant decreased access to pediatric dental care and will likely result in poorer oral health in children, according to a new editorial out of the U.K. Action on a national scale is needed to reverse the decline.
February 1, 2021
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Calif. shields dentists giving COVID-19 vaccines
By Brian Casey
In a bid to ramp up sluggish rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the state, California Gov. Gavin Newsom has given dentists and other healthcare professionals protection from liability when administering COVID-19 vaccines.
January 28, 2021
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Stimulus package: 4 key updates for dental practice owners
By Mark Schmidt
As dentists continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic, they can start 2021 with renewed confidence and additional financial assistance now that the latest COVID-19 relief bill has been signed into law, writes Mark Schmidt. He goes over some key updates related to the Small Business Administration's Paycheck Protection Program and signature 7(a) loan program that affect existing and new borrowers.
January 18, 2021
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Trained dentists in Calif. can give COVID-19 vaccines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists in California can give COVID-19 vaccines to patients if they complete all required training programs and follow state and federal guidelines, according to the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
January 5, 2021
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