Regulatory Updates: Page 29

Mich. considers midlevel provider bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michigan has become the latest state to consider a bill to allow midlevel providers known as dental therapists.
June 30, 2016
Board offers updated dental tech exam references
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology will release a new reference list for its Certified Dental Technician and Recognized Graduate exams.
June 20, 2016
Ohio considers dental therapists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ohio is the latest state to introduce legislation to license dental therapists.
June 15, 2016
Dental lab association encourages lab regulation awareness
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Association of Dental Laboratories has launched a campaign encouraging dentists to keep abreast of dental lab regulations and legislative updates.
June 13, 2016
Canadian company seeks FDA approval for tooth coating
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
CHX Technologies announced it would seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2017 for the company's topical, prescription tooth coating to prevent dental decay.
June 6, 2016
FDA tightens rules for e-cigarettes
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new rules that extend federal regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco, and pipe tobacco. It is also the first time federal law has prohibited retailers from selling e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, or cigars to people younger than 18 years old.
May 16, 2016
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Vigilant gets CE Mark for 2nd oral cancer test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vigilant Biosciences' OncAlert oral cancer rapid test has received the CE Mark, which allows the company to market the test in Europe.
May 3, 2016
Calif. approves bill on pediatric sedation oversight
By Donna Domino
California lawmakers have approved a bill to increase oversight of pediatric sedation during dental procedures after a 6-year-old boy died while under general anesthesia for an extraction in 2015.
April 20, 2016
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Second Opinion: ADA supports competition, except in dentistry
By Dr. Steven Krauss
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Steven Krauss asks an important question about healthcare insurance, competition, and the ADA's approach to both. Dr. Krauss wonders why competition is important in one area and not in others.
April 18, 2016
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FDA clarifies approach toward Interleukin perio test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Interleukin Genetics announced that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that clarifies the agency's regulatory approach toward its PerioPredict genetic test for periodontic disease.
April 14, 2016
FDA to review Merck's Keytruda for head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted priority review designation to Merck's Keytruda (pembrolizumab) as a treatment for patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.
April 14, 2016
Texas governor appoints new dental board examiners
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named a new chair of the state's Board of Dental Examiners, as well as appointed or reappointed six examiners.
March 31, 2016
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