Regulatory Updates: Page 51

Private equity firms eye big profits in dentistry
By Donna Domino
A growing number of private equity firms are investing in dental management companies, which in turn oversee large group practices. But with several corporate chains being investigated for Medicaid fraud or financial irregularities, critics are calling for more regulation, citing unnecessary procedures and quotas for dentists.
May 29, 2012
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AMA: FTC is infringing NC dental board power
By Rabia Mughal
The America Medical Association (AMA) filed a legal brief May 17 challenging the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust enforcement action against the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners.
May 17, 2012
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Penn. offers x-ray registration-fee amnesty
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin a three-month amnesty program on June 1 to help identify unregistered x-ray machines and bring operators into compliance.
May 16, 2012
New law expands role of Kan. hygienists
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The governor of Kansas has signed a new law that expands the scope of duties for dental hygienists, according to an article in the Kansas City Star.
May 14, 2012
Tenn. law expands dental hygienists' duties
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tennessee now allows licensed dental hygienists to practice under the supervision of a registered dentist in authorized public health programs, according to a new law signed April 30 by Gov. Bill Haslam.
May 10, 2012
Politics sink kids' caries legislation in Colo.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill in Colorado that would have provided dental benefits for pregnant mothers on Medicaid became a casualty of a political standoff over civil unions, according to an article by Health Policy Solutions.
May 8, 2012
FDA calls on imaging vendors to reduce kids' risks
By Kathy Kincade
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a draft guidance to encourage manufacturers of x-ray imaging devices to consider the safety of children in the design of new equipment.
May 8, 2012
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Sailo gets CE approval for novel implant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sialo Technology has received regulatory approval in Europe to market and sell its Dynamic Implant Valve Approach.
May 7, 2012
AAID sues Texas dental board over advertising restrictions
By Rob Goszkowski
Citing precedents in Florida and California, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID) has filed a lawsuit against the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners aimed at overturning a stated regulation that restricts dentists from advertising AAID credentials in implant dentistry.
May 1, 2012
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NC mulls tougher rules for dental management companies
By Donna Domino
North Carolina lawmakers are proposing tougher rules for oversight of out-of-state dental chains. The law would give the state dental board more control over contracts between dentists and management companies, but critics say the state's rules are already the most restrictive in the U.S.
May 1, 2012
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Ore. Board of Dentistry addresses dental x-ray confusion
By Kathy Kincade
Some Oregon dentists are reportedly opting not to treat patients who refuse to be x-rayed before cleaning appointments. The Oregon dental board recommends dentists follow ADA and FDA guidelines to ensure they are meeting the standard of care.
April 30, 2012
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Minn. may require dental labs to register
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Minnesota bill that would regulate the state's dental laboratories is nearing approval by state lawmakers.
April 22, 2012
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