Regulatory Updates: Page 39

ND considers midlevel provider bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill to allow certified advanced dental hygienists to perform some procedures now done by dentists under a dentist's supervision. Advocates of the bill say these practitioners will fill a gap in dental care in rural areas and on Indian reservations.
February 8, 2015
All Anthem product lines hacked, including dental insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Health insurance provider Anthem was hacked on February 4. All of its product lines, including dental insurance, were compromised in the attack, affecting millions of customers.
February 5, 2015
Hamburg resigns as FDA commissioner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Margaret Hamburg, MD, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced her resignation via a letter to her colleagues on Thursday.
February 5, 2015
FDA: No change of position on dental amalgam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its consumer advisory on dental amalgam, but it has not changed its position on dental amalgam fillings.
January 29, 2015
EPA issues guidance on medical radiation protection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance on radiation protection during diagnostic and interventional x-ray procedures.
January 29, 2015
Dr. Califf named FDA deputy commissioner for medical products, tobacco
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Robert Califf, MD, has been appointed the FDA deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco.
January 25, 2015
FDA: Avoid off-label use of some bone graft substitutes in young patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinicians should avoid routine off-label use of certain bone graft substitutes in patients younger than 18 years of age with bone disorders because of the risk for serious injury, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
January 22, 2015
Patterson to secure supply chain against gray-market products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Companies announced that it is formalizing its efforts to promote supply chain integrity for its dental customers to help protect against potentially unsafe dental products entering the marketplace.
January 14, 2015
Ohio governor signs access-to-care bill
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ohio Gov. John Kasich recently signed a bill into law to help improve access to dental care across the state.
January 13, 2015
Scynexis receives FDA fast-track designation for antifungal formulation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scynexis has been granted fast-track designation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the oral formulation of SCY-078, the company's novel antifungal product in development for the treatment of invasive Candidiasis, including candidemia and invasive aspergillosis.
January 11, 2015
Top 10 stories of 2014: Part 2
By Tony Edwards
With 2014 behind us, DrBicuspid.com reviews the most popular articles of last year. In part 2, we look at the top five stories, which included a dentist placing his own implant and a Small Smiles owner being excluded from Medicare and Medicaid.
January 4, 2015
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U.K. dentists warned about counterfeit equipment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
U.K. dentists are being warned about fake dental equipment after officials reported a rise in counterfeit products being sold.
January 1, 2015
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