Regulatory Updates: Page 42

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
Biolux receives CE Mark for OrthoPulse
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolux Research has announced that its OrthoPulse product has received the CE Mark and is now commercially available in all European countries that recognize the mark.
September 25, 2014
EPA proposes rule requiring dentists to install amalgam separators
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed a rule requiring dentists to install amalgam separators to help cut discharges of dental amalgam to the environment. It would also limit reporting requirements to annual certification and recordkeeping instead of wastewater monitoring.
September 24, 2014
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AAPD issues statement on FDA lidocaine alert
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert that oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain. In response to concerns expressed, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has issued a statement to DrBicuspid.com.
June 30, 2014
Tenn. allows general dentists to use Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tennessee has become the latest state to allow general dentists to use facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers.
June 29, 2014
FDA: Lidocaine for teething pain may be harmful
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain, according to a safety alert issued on Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
June 25, 2014
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