Regulatory Updates: Page 37

Ore. dental board member who faced discipline resigns
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A member of the Oregon Board of Dentistry who was facing discipline for allegedly abusing his position and committing other violations has resigned at the governor's request.
November 4, 2014
Calif. malpractice insurance ballot measure fails
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A ballot measure that would have quadrupled the cap on noneconomic damages for medical and dental malpractice to $1.1 million was soundly defeated by California voters yesterday by a final margin of 32.9% for the ballot measure and 67.1% against, according to the California Secretary of State's website.
November 4, 2014
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Ocean Dental to pay $5.05M in Medicaid fraud settlement
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma-based Ocean Dental has agreed to pay $5.05 million to settle Medicaid fraud claims, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma and the state's attorney general.
November 3, 2014
NJ bill would prohibit insurers from fee capping
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Late last week, New Jersey's General Assembly took the latest step in a years-old dispute between insurers and the state dental association when it approved bill A-3411.
October 26, 2014
ADA offers new online practice management courses
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA's Center for Professional Success is offering a new online Executive Program in Dental Practice Management, consisting of six 10-hour courses in which dentists can learn about financial management, enhancing marketing strategies, practicing amid increased regulation, and other topics.
October 23, 2014
U.K. seizes huge haul of counterfeit dental equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
More than 12,000 pieces of counterfeit dental equipment have been seized in the U.K. in the past six months, and the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is warning dentists about the danger of buying and using counterfeit and unapproved dental equipment.
October 19, 2014
FTC, Texas business groups oppose new DSO rules
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Texas business groups are urging the rejection of new rules by the state dental board regarding dental service organizations (DSOs), saying they would restrict dentists' ability to contract with DSOs.
October 16, 2014
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FDA approves expanded indications for Lymphoseek
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved expanded indications for Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek radiopharmaceutical agent.
October 15, 2014
FTC staff urges rejection of Texas codes that may restrict dental, business competition
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, three Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff members responded to an invitation for public comments on two rules proposed by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.
October 12, 2014
New Ore. strategic plan emphasizes need for state dental director
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new Oregon strategic plan for oral health emphasizes the need for a state dental director and the promotion of basic oral health literacy and preventive services, such as fluoride varnish, at local facilities serving children and their parents.
October 5, 2014
Calif. approves dental telehealth program to expand access to services
By Donna Domino
Oral health advocates are lauding California's new law expanding the Virtual Dental Home, a program that uses telehealth technology to bring dental services directly to patients in community settings, such as schools and nursing homes.
October 1, 2014
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OralID will be available in Europe
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forward Science Technologies' oral cancer screening device, OralID, will be available in Europe this fall.
September 29, 2014
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