Regulatory Updates: Page 51

Federal judge dismisses Calif. fluoridation lawsuit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A federal judge has ruled that a Southern California water district can legally add hydrofluosilicic acid to public drinking water even though it has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of disease or dental caries.
April 15, 2012
Obama confident top court will uphold healthcare law
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Monday he was confident the U.S. Supreme Court would uphold the healthcare reform law that has been one of the signature issues of his presidency.
April 2, 2012
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HHS issues insurance exchange rules for dental coverage
By Donna Domino
Standalone dental plans would have the same cost-sharing limits and restrictions on annual and lifetime limits as qualified health plans under the final rule issued yesterday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
March 13, 2012
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Pa. legislation would require malpractice insurance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Earlier this month, three Pennsylvania residents testified before the state House of Representatives Insurance Committee in support of a bill that would protect patients from dentists without insurance, according to a news story in the Reading Eagle.
February 22, 2012
FDA issues warning about battery-powered toothbrushes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning to consumers that certain electric toothbrushes can break during use and cause serious injuries, including chipped or broken teeth, cuts to the mouth and gums, and injuries to the face and eyes.
February 15, 2012
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FDA probes handheld x-ray devices; AAO campaign appeals to adults
By Kathy Kincade
February 12, 2012
NJ firm to stop producing unapproved dental devices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New Jersey dental products manufacturer has been ordered to cease operations after an investigation by the U.S. Food and Administration (FDA) found that several of the company's products had not undergone appropriate regulatory review.
February 12, 2012
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Aribex applauds FDA probe of handheld x-ray devices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Aribex Nomad handheld x-ray devices are legal and not the subject of an investigation announced last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company announced.
February 12, 2012
FDA probes illegal sale of handheld dental x-ray units
By Kathy Kincade
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning dental and veterinary professionals not to purchase or use certain potentially unsafe handheld dental x-ray units that are sold online by manufacturers outside the U.S. and directly shipped to U.S. customers.
February 9, 2012
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Pa. dentist fined $13K for not registering x-ray systems
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Pennsylvania dental practice was fined nearly $13,000 by the state Department of Environmental Protection for violating the Radiation Protection Act.
February 7, 2012
Low-cost antisnoring device gains FDA clearance
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Apnea Sciences has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for a nonsurgical cure for snoring.
February 6, 2012
Australian agency recalls more teeth-whitening products
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Australian authorities have issued a recall of two teeth-whitening products manufactured by Pro-Teeth Whitening: the Bright White Express Advanced teeth whitening kit and the Pro-Teeth Whitening Professional teeth whitening pen.
February 5, 2012
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