Regulatory Updates: Page 19

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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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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