Regulatory Updates: Page 25

Calif. inspects practices for imaging education violations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Department of Public Health has been conducting compliance inspections of the state's dental practices to uncover instances of unlicensed dental assistants operating imaging machines, according to the California Dental Association (CDA).
December 17, 2017
New U.S. bill would remove Medicare prescription rule
By Tony Edwards
A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on October 31 would remove the mandate for dentists to become a Medicare provider for their patient's prescriptions to be reimbursed by Medicare Part D. This bill would theoretically allow older Americans a wider range of dentists to choose from.
November 1, 2017
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Owandy gets FDA clearance for 2D panoramic system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Owandy Radiology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its I-Max 2D wall-mounted, panoramic digital radiography unit.
October 29, 2017
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Trump officially declares opioid epidemic an emergency
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.S. President Donald Trump has officially declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency, garnering praise from the ADA.
October 25, 2017
What your office needs to know about HIPAA compliance
By Lori Roniger
If the next fire, flood, or catastrophic storm strikes near you, do you have a disaster plan for protecting your office's data? That's one of the many practices Jeff Broudy, CEO of a HIPAA-compliance firm, recommends that dental offices follow in order to remain compliant.
October 16, 2017
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Calif. dental board ups license renewal fees
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Dental Board of California has announced an increase in dental license renewal fees, effective October 19, 2017.
October 11, 2017
FDA expands the opioids covered by risk mitigation strategy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
So-called "immediate-release" opioid pain medications will now be subject to more stringent requirements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help stem the tide of opioid misuse and abuse, according to a statement from FDA Director Scott Gottlieb, MD.
September 28, 2017
QuickSplint gets CE Mark
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orofacial Therapeutics' QuickSplint oral appliance has received the CE Mark, allowing the company to market the product in Europe.
July 30, 2017
FDA proposes lowering tobacco nicotine levels
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on July 28 plans to regulate nicotine in cigarettes and other tobacco products to make cigarettes less dangerous and encourage the development of newer tobacco products that may be less dangerous than cigarettes. The goal is to lower the amount of nicotine to nonaddictive levels, reducing the risk of addiction and making it easier for current users to quit smoking.
July 30, 2017
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CDA-supported anesthesia bill advances from committee
By Tony Edwards
A California State Assembly bill that would have required three practitioners to be present when a child younger than age 7 was undergoing anesthesia in a dental office has been put on hold, while a separate Senate bill on the same topic supported by the California Dental Association (CDA) is advancing in that state's Legislature.
July 16, 2017
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Hawaii passes stricter dental sedation law
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new law requires the Hawaii State Board of Dental Examiners to perform onsite inspections prior to permitting dentists to perform general anesthesia, deep sedation, or moderate sedation.
July 11, 2017
NY county bill would require prosthetic origin disclosure
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new bill in New York would require dentists and dental manufacturers in Erie County to disclose the country of origin for all dental prosthetics placed in a patient's mouth.
July 11, 2017
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