Regulatory Updates: Page 45

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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KDA warns of home-drilling offer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Kentucky Dental Association (KDA) is alerting its members and the public that it did not authorize a company promoting an at-home dental drilling kit to use its mailing address on its Internet site.
October 27, 2013
OSHA requires hazardous chemicals training
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Occupation Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requiring employer training by December 1, 2013, regarding new methods for communicating to workers the presence of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
October 20, 2013
2 illegal dental practices raided in Vancouver
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Weeks after a raid in August, another illegal dental practice has been shut down in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Thursday.
October 20, 2013
New HIPAA rules on patient emails
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists should be aware that new HIPAA rules may apply when patients request an electronic copy of their information from dental practices that maintain electronic records.
October 20, 2013
Challenge to Ala. whitening ban moves forward
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A lawsuit filed in Jefferson County in Alabama challenging the state's ban on teeth-whitening services being offered by nondentists is moving forward.
October 15, 2013
FDA to regulate certain mobile medical apps
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued final guidance for developers of mobile medical applications.
September 22, 2013
FDA, NIH partner to enhance tobacco-related research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are working together to support tobacco-related research by funding more than a dozen new Tobacco Centers of Regulatory Science.
September 18, 2013
Dental board questions Ark. orthodontist about prophies
By Rob Goszkowski
An orthodontist summoned before the Arkansas State Board of Examiners last week is defending his offering of prophylaxes at one of his practices, saying it is within the realm of his specialty and not a violation of the state's Dental Practice Act.
September 15, 2013
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FDA clears Nasseo TiArray implant system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nasseo's TiArray dental implant system has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
September 15, 2013
Ark. orthodontist faces dental board over prophylaxes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Fort Smith, AR, orthodontist has been asked to go before the Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners over allegations that offering prophylaxes might be a violation of a state law against practicing outside his specialty.
September 8, 2013
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