Regulatory Updates: Page 26

Dental expenses qualify for new tax-preferred account
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published a rule on June 20 that expands the use of health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). The new policy creates a special type of HRA that employees can use for dental premiums and other qualified medical expenses.
June 20, 2019
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U.S. judge: SmileDirectClub's scans are practice of dentistry
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge has ruled that invisible-aligner manufacturer SmileDirectClub's digital scans constitute the practice of dentistry. This ruling came as part of a decision in a case involving the company and the Georgia Board of Dentistry.
May 15, 2019
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SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit in Ala. can proceed
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. district judge ordered on April 17 that SmileDirectClub's antitrust lawsuit against the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama can proceed. However, some of the lawsuit's claims, including those against the dental board members in a nonofficial capacity, have been thrown out.
April 21, 2019
FDA proposes limiting fluoride in bottled water
By Theresa Pablos
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water. The new level of 0.7 mg/L parts per million is the same as the standard set by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 for community water systems.
April 2, 2019
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Calif. halts new prescription requirements law
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California has temporarily halted a law that requires dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.
March 17, 2019
Anesthesiology recognized as dental specialty
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards has announced that dental anesthesiology will become the 10th recognized dental specialty.
March 12, 2019
New Calif. prescription form requirements take effect
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
California dentists writing prescriptions for controlled substances are now required to use forms that include a unique serialized number approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.
January 13, 2019
Planmed gets FDA OK for new CBCT scanner features
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Planmed has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for new features on its Verity cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanner.
December 6, 2018
Apteryx gets FDA clearance for 3D imaging module
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Apteryx has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the 3D module of its XVWeb imaging service.
December 5, 2018
Owandy gets FDA clearance for 3D imaging system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Owandy Radiology has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its I-Max 3D wall-mounted, panoramic digital radiography unit.
November 15, 2018
FDA proposes limits on e-cigarette sales to kids
By Tony Edwards
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and their flavor delivering systems, known as pods, will continue to be sold in U.S. stores but only in areas that are off-limits to minors, according to a November 15 directive from U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD.
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CDC: Teen e-cigarette use rose sharply from 2017
By Theresa Pablos
The use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) by middle and high school students may be an epidemic, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than 20% of high school students report using e-cigarettes on a regular basis, almost double the number from 2017.
November 15, 2018
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