Regulatory Updates: Page 43

CDA releases updated radiation safety guide
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The California Dental Association (CDA) has released an updated Radiation Safety in Dental Practice guide, which includes dental regulations and a template for completing written safety programs.
February 12, 2014
The new compliance and enforcement landscape and what to do about it
By Greg Ewing, JD, MPH
Last year was quite a year for Texas dentists who provide services to Medicaid patients, families, and individuals with low incomes and resources. As a result of the new powers given to federal and state agencies through the Affordable Care Act, dentists are experiencing crippling payment holds based on mere allegations of fraud.
January 12, 2014
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Study finds increased activity of oncogene in HNC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The increased activation of a key oncogene in head and neck cancers (HNCs) could be the result of mutation and dysfunction of regulatory proteins that are supposed to keep the gene in check, according to a new study.
January 8, 2014
Cellceutix files FDA drug application for Brilacidin for oral mucositis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cellceutix has requested orphan drug designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its antibiotic Brilacidin-OM drug for preventing radiation or chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients.
December 22, 2013
Joint Commission preps new diagnostic imaging standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Joint Commission said it will be implementing new diagnostic imaging standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory healthcare organizations.
December 19, 2013
NC dental board investigates 2 sedation deaths
By Donna Domino
The North Carolina dental board has suspended the sedation permit of one dentist and revoked the license of another following the deaths of two patients who were deemed "not good candidates" for sedation.
December 18, 2013
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GE's CareCredit to refund $34.1M for deceptive credit card enrollment
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered GE Capital Retail Bank and its subsidiary, CareCredit, to refund up to $34.1 million to potentially more than 1 million consumers who were victims of deceptive credit card enrollment tactics.
December 11, 2013
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FDA fast-tracks Lymphoseek for HNC detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted fast-track designation to Navidea Biopharmaceuticals' Lymphoseek injection for sentinel lymph node detection in head and neck cancer (HNC).
December 9, 2013
FTC endorses CODA standards for dental therapists
By Donna Domino
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is endorsing the proposed accreditation standards for dental therapists by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), saying the therapists could improve access to, and enhance competition for, dental care. But the agency also recommended removing "unnecessary language" about their supervision and practice scope, which could "undermine" improved access.
December 5, 2013
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Ark. orthodontist agrees not to do prophies
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Fort Smith, AR, orthodontist has agreed to stop offering prophylaxes to the general public after being summoned before the Arkansas State Board of Examiners.
November 25, 2013
FDA to propose hydrocodone restrictions
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to recommend a more restrictive classification of hydrocodone combination drugs to increase control of the drugs, the agency announced.
November 13, 2013
Panel creates dental therapist education standards
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A panel of academic experts has developed a set of evidence-based national standards for education programs that train midlevel providers, also known as dental therapists, in the U.S.
November 4, 2013
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