Regulatory Updates: Page 70

FDA advisory panel to review dental amalgam
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
After receiving several petitions raising concerns about the safety of dental amalgam and the adequacy of the clinical studies used to determine how it should be regulated, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will hold an advisory panel meeting December 14-15, 2010, to discuss scientific issues that may affect the regulation of amalgam.
June 9, 2010
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FDA clears ReDent's irrigation device
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) marketing clearance for the Vatea endodontic irrigation device by ReDent Nova to accompany its self-adjusting file (SAF).
June 7, 2010
U.S. insurance antitrust bill in limbo
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill that would repeal the U.S. insurance industry's exemption from federal antitrust regulations remains in limbo after its chief backer in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), was unable to insert it into the finance reform law.
June 3, 2010
Millennium wins CE Mark for PerioLase MVP-7
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Millennium Dental Technologies has received the CE Mark for its PerioLase MVP-7 Nd:YAG laser system, enabling the company to begin marketing the device in Europe.
June 2, 2010
EPA pressed to require amalgam separators
By Laird Harrison
A Congressional oversight panel is pressing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require that all dentists in the U.S. install amalgam separators in their offices.
June 1, 2010
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Wyo. dental board opposes teeth whitening in salon
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners has filed for an injunction against a tanning salon that offers to whiten customers' teeth, according to the Star-Tribune.
May 31, 2010
Maine dentists cry foul at state board meeting
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentists testifying May 27 before the Maine Regulatory Fairness Board said they have been unfairly disciplined by the Maine Board of Dental Examiners following what they claim are false accusations made by patients, according to a story by TV station WCSH6.
May 27, 2010
FTC delays Red Flags Rule enforcement again
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission announced today that it is further delaying enforcement of the Red Flags identity theft rule through December 31, 2010. The decision is designed to give Congress more time to consider legislation that would affect the scope of entities covered by the rule, the agency said.
May 27, 2010
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Red Flags Rule deadline looms again
By Kathy Kincade
The ADA is once again lobbying the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to delay implementation of the Red Flags identify theft rules, slated to take effect June 1.
May 25, 2010
UN mulls global amalgam restrictions
By Laird Harrison
Amalgam foes expect to square off against dentists' groups at a United Nations (UN) meeting in June in Stockholm, where representatives from around the world will try to draw up a legally binding international treaty on mercury reduction.
May 23, 2010
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Sleep apnea start-up gets $23 million
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Breathe Technologies announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its wearable ventilation system and also a $23 million infusion from investors.
May 19, 2010
New IRS regulations could help dental practices
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental practices may benefit both as employers and as healthcare providers from a new U.S. tax credit for small businesses that offer dental, medical, and vision benefits.
May 17, 2010
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