Regulatory Updates: Page 29

Southern Implants gets FDA clearance for 2 new implants
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental implant company Southern Implants has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for two new implants.
March 14, 2018
Sleep apnea device gets FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Center for Craniofacial & Dental Sleep Medicine has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Meridian PM oral appliance to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring.
February 27, 2018
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The over-the-counter opioid epidemic?
By Tom Viola, RPh
Most of the attention about the opioid epidemic focuses on the abuse of prescription drugs, but pharmacist Tom Viola notes that over-the-counter products also can contribute to the issue. He details how a popular treatment for diarrhea may contribute to opioid abuse and also influence how you treat certain patients.
February 7, 2018
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FDA announces new plans to combat opioid crisis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has announced two new plans to help combat the opioid crisis
January 29, 2018
3Shape gets FDA clearance for orthodontic software
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its 3Shape Ortho System 2017 software.
January 29, 2018
CMS clarifies no texting of patient orders rule
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) clarified regulations related to texting by dentists, physicians, and other healthcare providers in a memo issued on December 28, 2017.
January 4, 2018
CDA reminds Calif. dentists to pay imaging machine fees
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) has issued a reminder to California dentists to ensure that their imaging machine registration fees are up-to-date.
December 17, 2017
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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