Regulatory Updates: Page 43

XLDent software gains EHR certification
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The XLDent MU practice management system is the latest electronic health record (EHR) software package to gain EHR certification.
May 16, 2013
VG3 x-ray system gains FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing clearance to the NewTom VG3 digital panoramic, cephalometric, and tomographic x-ray system.
May 15, 2013
FDA OKs PreXion CBCT dental scanner
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PreXion has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Eclipse 3D cone-beam CT (CBCT) dental scanner.
May 7, 2013
Report, lawsuit question U.S. teeth-whitening regulations
By Donna Domino, Kathy Kincade
A growing number of state laws are giving dentists a monopoly on providing teeth-whitening services in the U.S., according to a report released Tuesday by the Institute for Justice and a related lawsuit filed on behalf of two nondentists who were prohibited from offering these services in Alabama.
April 29, 2013
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Ill. issues rules for dentists using Groupon
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Illinois dentists can use social coupon services such as Groupon and Living Social if certain conditions are followed, according to recently released policy regulations regarding fee splitting.
April 28, 2013
65 Okla. patients test positive for hepatitis C
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oklahoma health officials say 65 patients so far have tested positive for hepatitis C since their investigation began last month into a Tulsa oral surgeon's practice.
April 25, 2013
Newspaper creates Okla. dentist disciplinary action database
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Tulsa World has created a searchable online database of disciplinary actions taken against dentists by the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry since January 1, 2000, in response to an oral surgeon who may have exposed approximately 7,000 patients to HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C, the newspaper announced.
April 25, 2013
RI dental association sues state health department
By Donna Domino
The Rhode Island Dental Association this week filed a complaint against the Department of Health alleging that state health inspectors illegally raided an oral surgeon's office as he performed surgery on a sedated patient and violated privacy laws by taking patient files.
April 23, 2013
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BPA removed from Calif. toxic list
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A California judge has issued an interim order removing the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from the state's list of reproductive toxicants, as part of an ongoing lawsuit against a California agency.
April 21, 2013
Ariz. bill would increase oversight of mobile dental services
By Donna Domino
Arizona lawmakers are considering new legislation that would require parents to give separate approval for prophys and irreversible procedures before mobile dental care providers can provide the treatment at the kids' schools.
March 24, 2013
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Mass. dental board OKs Botox by general dentists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Massachusetts Board of Dentistry has released a policy advisory that allows dentists to use facial injectables such as Botox and dermal fillers.
March 18, 2013
Dental practice owners: New form required for new hires
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practice owners, take note: U.S. employers hiring new personnel must use an updated version of Form I-9, which is designed to verify the identity and employment authorization of people hired in the U.S.
March 13, 2013
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