Regulatory Updates: Page 23

TDIC to merge 2 insurers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dentists Insurance Company (TDIC) announced that it plans to merge with two of its previously acquired insurance companies, pending regulatory approval.
September 17, 2018
FDA awards contract for opioid prescribing guidelines
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded a contract to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to develop evidence-based, indication-specific guidelines for appropriate prescribing of opioid analgesics.
August 21, 2018
U.S. to impose additional tariffs on China imports
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced additional tariffs on imports from China. The taxes will begin on August 23, according to published reports.
August 7, 2018
Dentists, physicians join for 2020 Calif. soda tax measure
By Tony Edwards
A law was passed in California on June 28 that bans cities and counties from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade. Now two large healthcare provider organizations have teamed up to file a 2020 ballot measure to levy a statewide tax on sugar-sweetened drinks.
July 5, 2018
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EPA head Scott Pruitt resigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Donald Trump has accepted the resignation of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt, according to multiple published reports.
July 4, 2018
Calif. bans new soda taxes through 2030
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California has banned cities and counties within the state from imposing new soda taxes for more than a decade.
June 28, 2018
U.S. House overwhelmingly passes opioid reform bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan bill that addresses the ongoing opioid epidemic.
June 21, 2018
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Dental imaging products remain on U.S tariff list
By Tony Edwards
The dental industry received mixed news in the trade showdown between the U.S. and China, as many dental products were taken off the list of products and materials that will have tariffs slapped on them. However, imaging, optical, and anesthetic devices were not spared and remain on the list to have a 25% tariff imposed beginning in July.
June 14, 2018
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FDA launches waterline safety page
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new page on its website about dental unit waterline safety.
June 13, 2018
New product: Rodo induction remover gets FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental device company Rodo Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rodo Smilekey, an induction remover device.
June 3, 2018
China product tariffs to be announced June 15
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental industry will know on June 15 if key products and materials imported from China will have a 25% tariff imposed by the U.S. government.
May 29, 2018
4 benefits of an all-in-one compliance management system
By Kenneth Gallion, DDS
Many practices consider compliance management to be little more than an afterthought. But as Dr. Kenneth Gallion writes, an effective compliance management system can streamline processes, create operational efficiency, and maximize revenue for dental practices. He describes four benefits of such a system.
May 14, 2018
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