Regulatory Updates: Page 3

Cabrillo College resolves 7 of 8 dental hygiene program violations
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The college corrected nearly all issues cited in a state investigation, though it remains on probation with a $5,000 fine.
July 16, 2026
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Dental hygienists accused of misleading patients
By Clark Kauffman
Two separate cases involve hygienists charged with misleading patients about their alleged need for "extensive" dental work.
July 13, 2026
A dental hygienist holds a model of teeth up to a patient while she explains a point to a woman lying in a dental chair.
Federal funding builds dental workforce in underserved areas
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two programs funding community-based dental residencies are training dentists to stay and practice in areas that need them the most.
July 2, 2026
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Colo. rules reshape DSO ownership, expand hygienist role
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
New Colorado rules ban DSO practice ownership and allow hygienists to administer vaccines, effective June 30.
July 2, 2026
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Dental practices get extra year for digital accessibility
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The HHS has extended the digital accessibility deadline to May 2027 for dental practices receiving federal financial assistance.
June 2, 2026
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ADA standards on water quality, anesthetic cartridges open for comment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two proposed ANSI/ADA standards on dental waterline microbiology and anesthetic cartridges are open for public comment until June 10.
June 1, 2026
Close-up of water irrigation of a dental patient's lower incisors.
More states enact hygiene legislation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A wave of legislation will affect how dental hygienists practice in 2026.
May 28, 2026
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Calif. dental hygiene program put on probation for 3 years
By Melissa Busch
A California dental program caught manipulating grades and more now faces a three-year probation and oversight.
May 28, 2026
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3Shape’s Dx software gets FDA nod
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
3Shape’s Dx software is now available in the U.S.
May 1, 2026
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CMS proposes prior authorization rule with dental implications
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services proposed rule would extend electronic prior authorization standards to dental transactions.
May 1, 2026
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ADA coalition pushes back on CMS adult dental coverage rollback
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA-led Organized Dentistry Coalition is urging CMS not to reinstate a ban on adult dental coverage as an essential health benefit.
April 28, 2026
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3D Systems gets OK on jetted dentures
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The company’s EU medical device regulation approval allows for a phased introduction of its dental products across Europe.
March 31, 2026
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