Regulatory Updates: Page 16

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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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