Regulatory Updates: Page 20

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

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

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

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

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

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

FDA clears Zephyr's latest update to MATRx plus

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to medical device company Zephyr Sleep Technologies' latest update to MATRx plus.

November 29, 2020

Calif. issues new prescribing, reporting rules for controlled substances

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

California has issued two new prescribing and reporting rules for controlled substances, effective January 1, 2021.

November 15, 2020

U.S. reps urge CDC to address disinfectant shortage

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Five members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are also dentists are urging the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to address a shortage of disinfectants and are asking for guidance that would help clinicians know what to do when these products aren't available, the ADA reported.

November 11, 2020

Trained Ore. dentists can now vaccinate patients

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in Oregon who receive vaccine certification can now administer all vaccines, including an approved COVID-19 vaccine, according to news reports.

November 1, 2020

Oral rinse recalled due to possible microbial contamination

By Melissa Busch

Illinois-based medical supplier Sunstar Americas has issued a voluntary U.S. recall for its chlorhexidine oral rinse, which dental patients are prescribed to treat gingivitis, due to possible microbial contamination.

November 1, 2020

With another EPA amalgam rule deadline coming, here's what you need to know

By Alexander Bischoff

The deadline for submitting your dental practice's one-time compliance report for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amalgam rule to the control authority is October 12. What does this mean for your practice? What are the potential penalties for not meeting the deadline? Alexander Bischoff breaks it all down and explains what you need to be doing right now.

October 7, 2020

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